A collection of charming & celebrated writings about cats from Doris Lessing winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature Doris Lessing's love affair with cats began at a young age when she became intrigued with the semi-feral creatures on the African farm where she grew up Her fascination remained undiminished by the handsome domesticated creatures who shared her flats & her life in London & grew into real love with El Magnifico the awkwardly lovable cat who in his later years suffered the great indignity of becoming a three-legged beast Consisting of Lessing's celebrated collection of stories Particularly Cats & Rufus' & the poignant though unsentimental memoir The Old Age of El Magnifico' this book is a brilliant evocation of the feline world ...

It is July 1962 Edward & Florence young innocents married that morning arrive at a hotel on the Dorset coast At dinner in their rooms they struggle to suppress their private fears of the wedding night to come & unbeknownst to them both the events of the evening will haunt them for the rest of their lives 176 pages Mc Ewan Ian ...

It is July 1962 Edward & Florence young innocents married that morning arrive at a hotel on the Dorset coast At dinner in their rooms they struggle to suppress their private fears of the wedding night to come ...

A seasonal anthology of Christmas-themed writings to savour during the highs & lows of Christmas Day This delightful book offers a diverse array of classic & contemporary writers who have expressed their thoughts about Christmas over the centuries
- with joy nostalgia & dazzling wit 192 pages
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A must-have homeware accessory for anyone who loves wine & unicorns! This blush coloured stemless wine glass features the words ' On Cloud Wine' in metallic gold Exclusive to Something Different Wholesale Not suitable for microwave or dishwasher use This product is part of our Unicorn Blush collection ...

The inspirational stories of the diverse & courageous acts of men & women awarded the Victoria Cross & George Cross 400 pages 2x 8pp plate section The Sebastopol Project ...

ON COURSE STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SUCCESS IN COLLEGE & IN LIFE empowers you with the tools you need to take charge of your academic & lifelong success Now in its 8th edition ON COURSE presents the choices that successful students make A self-assessment at the beginning of the text helps you identify behaviors & beliefs you may wish to change in order to achieve more of your potential in college & in life Through short articles & distinctive guided journal entries the author encourages you to explore & develop eight keys to your success personal responsibility self-motivation self-management interdependence self-awareness lifelong learning emotional intelligence & self-esteem As you develop these skills you'll find yourself making more effective choices & achieving greater success In addition the " Toolbox for Active Learners" provides extensive coverage of study skills that will help you excel in all of your college courses Another self-assessment before & after the " Toolbox for Active Learners" will show you how much you've learned about being an effective learner ...

Designed by award winning artist & sculptor Jim Shore White Woodland from Heartwood Creek celebrates the peaceful beauty of nature in a subtle palette of muted tones & gentle hues with hand crafted detail & Jim's unmistakable folk art style Leaping through the woodland Santa steers his steed with precision The regal reindeer prances with elegance; riding with a mission Santa & his trusty transport will certainly deliver this Christmas On Course For Christmas figurine is supplied in branded gift packaging with a photo on the front Unique variations should be expected as product is beautifully h&-painted & crafted from high quality cast stone with intricate styling & attention to detail including glistening sugary finishes A beautiful addition to any home at Christmastime perfect as a table centrepiece Not a toy or children's product Intended for adults only ...

ON COURSE STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SUCCESS IN COLLEGE & IN LIFE STUDY SKILLS PLUS 3rd Edition empowers you with the tools you need to take charge of your academic & lifelong success A self-assessment at the beginning of the text helps you identify behaviors & beliefs you may wish to change in order to achieve more of your potential in college & in life Through short articles & distinctive guided journal entries the author encourages you to explore & develop eight keys to your success personal responsibility self-motivation self-management interdependence self-awareness lifelong learning emotional intelligence & self-esteem As you develop these skills you'll find yourself making more effective choices & achieving greater success The Toolbox for Active Learners provides numerous study skills that will help you excel in all of your college courses As you learn these new strategies you'll have the opportunity to practice applying them to solve academic challenges With enhanced critical & creative problem-solving you'll be able to achieve greater success in all parts of your life Another self-assessment before & after the Toolbox for Active Learners will show you how much you've learned about being an effective learner ...

& Craftsmanship has again become fashionable in high places just as it did in the last few recessions& The concept of craftsmanship has never been as relevant & timely as it is today Assailed on all sides by
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- flexible working short-termism portfolio careers quick-fix training & the cult of celebrity it has recently re-entered public debate with a new sense of urgency Why? This series of linked essays by the man who ran the Royal College of Art for many years explores the crafts in education in history & literature in the contemporary arts landscape in the language in the digital age & takes an unsentimental hard-headed look at craftsmanship today Only when the romantic cobwebs have been blown away it argues can the key importance of the crafts be fully understood

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