A masterpiece of comic brilliance The Complete Far Sidecontains every Far Sidecartoon every syndicated-over 4000 if you must know-presented in (more or less) chronological order by year of publication with more than 1100 that have never before appeared in a book Also included are additional Far Sidecartoons Larson created after his retirement 13 that appeared in the last Far Sidebook Last Chapter & Worse & six cartoons that periodically ran as a special feature in the New York Times Science Times section as The Far Side of Science Creator Gary Larson offers a rare glimpse into the mind of The Far Sidein quirky & thoughtful introductions to each of the 14 chapters Complaint letters fan letters & queries from puzzled readers appear alongside some of the more provocative or elusive panels Actor author & comedian Steve Martin offers his pithy thoughts in a foreword & Gary Larson&s former editor describes what it was like to be "the guy who could explain every Far Sidecartoon" The Complete Far Side (c) 2003 by Far Works Inc All Rights Reserved The Far Side (R) & the Larson (R) signature are registered trademarks of Far Works Inc ...

The complete adventures of the well-loved clerical sleuth collected in one brilliant volume Shabby & lumbering with a face like a Norfolk dumpling Father Brown makes for an improbable super-sleuth But his innocence is the secret of his success refusing the scientific method of detection he adopts instead an approach of simple sympathy interpreting each crime as a work of art & each criminal as a man no worse than himself This complete edition brings together all of the Father Brown stories including two not previously available in Penguin ' The Donnington Affair' in which Chesterton rises to the challenge of solving a murder-mystery half written by someone else (Max Pemberton) & ' The Mask of Midas' which was found in Chesterton's papers after his death It also

Includes:: an introduction & notes by Michael D Hurley GK Chesteron was born in 1874 He attended the Slade School of Art where he appears to have suffered a nervous breakdown before turning his hand to journalism A prolific writer throughout his life his best-known books include The Napoleon of Notting Hill (1904) The Man Who Knew Too Much (1922) The Man Who Was Thursday (1908) & the Father Brown stories Chesterton converted to Roman Catholicism in 1922 & died in 1938 Michael D Hurley is a Lecturer in English at the University of Cambridge & a Fellow of St Catharine's College He has written widely on English literature from the nineteenth century to the present day with an emphasis on poetry & poetics His book on G K Chesterton was published in 2011

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With an Introduction by David Stuart Davies Father Brown one of the most quirkily genial & lovable characters to emerge from English detective fiction first made his appearance in The Innocence of Father Brown in 1911 That first collection of stories established GK Chesterton's kindly cleric in the front rank of eccentric sleuths This complete collection contains all the favourite Father Brown stories showing a quiet wit & compassion that has endeared him to many whilst solving his mysteries by a mixture of imagination & a sympathetic worldliness in a totally believable manner ...

Another fantastic edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series is The Complete Fiction of HP Lovecraft comprised of the author&s fictional stories featuring the world&s most bizzarre creatures & supernatural thrills Written by HP Lovecraft between the years 1917 & 1935 the stories in this collection feature many horrific & cautionary science fiction themes that influence today&s artists like Stephen King Alan Moore Paul Wilson Guillermo Del Toro & Neil Gaiman For Lovecraft fans worldwide this stunning gift edition has a full cloth binding foil blocking on the spine ribbon marker & is packaged neatly in an elegant slipcase The Complete Fiction of HP Lovecraft contains st&-out pieces like " The Call of Cthulhu" (1928) The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath (1943) The Case of Charles Dexter Ward (1941) At the Mountains of Madness (1936) The Shadow Over Innsmouth (1936) " The Dreams in the Witch House" (1933) The Shadow Out of Time (1936) & " The Haunter of the Dark" (1936) ...

A guide to fishing that covers everything from strategies & techniques to choosing bait tackle & equipment It gives an insight into the world's best fishing destinations & the once-in-a-lifetime species that you can find there 352 pages Gilbey Henry ...

Discusses various aspects of organic gardening This book reveals the secrets of growing abundant flowers & vegetables plants & produce while respecting the needs of the environment 440 pages Don Monty ...

The complete collection of acclaimed BBC Radio dramas based on John le Carre's bestselling novels starring Simon Russell Beale as George Smiley With a star cast including Kenneth Cranham Eleanor Bron Brian Cox Ian Mac Diarmid Anna Chancellor Hugh Bonneville & Lindsay Duncan these enthralling dramatisations perfectly capture the atmosphere of le Carre's taut thrilling spy novels Call for the Dead is the first Smiley novel which sees him looking into an apparent suicide only to uncover a murderous conspiracy;A Murder of Quality finds Smiley investigating a murder in a private school; The Spy Who Came in from the Cold introduces Alec Leamas a British intelligence officer whose East Berlin network is in tatters; The Looking Glass War features former spy Fred Leiser lured back from retirement to investigate a claim that Soviet missiles are being installed close to the West German border; Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is the first book in the Karla trilogy & sees Smiley searching for a mole who has infiltrated the Circus; The Honourable Schoolboy sees Smiley determined to destroy his nemesis Karla & his spy networks; Smiley's People finds George Smiley called out of retirement to exorcise some Cold War ghosts from his clandestine past; The Secret Pilgrim sees Smiley invited to dine with the eager new recruits at the Circus He offers them his thoughts on espionage & in doing so prompts a former colleague to re-examine his own eventful secret life 'A radio triumph Simon Russell Beale's pitch-perfect master spy'
- " Financial Times" Duration 19 hours
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A collection of delicious tried-&-tested recipes for gluten-free baked treats from cookies & cakes to party bites & hearty meals that all the family can enjoy Features an invaluable guide to setting up & maintaining a gluten-free kitchen Home baking has always been the most difficult aspect of the gluten-free diet to overcome
- until now Using clever substitutes & ingenious baking methods Hannah Miles has created the ultimate collection of delicious gluten-free recipes for both sweet & savoury treats snacks & meals Cookies Brownies & Bars

Includes:: Ginger Cookies Caramel Shortbread & White Chocolate & Walnut Brownies A chapter devoted to Cakes provides inspiration for birthdays & other special occasions
- try Apple & Pecan Cake; Caramelized Lemon Polenta Cake or Carrot & Coconut Cake Small bakes for every day include Muffins & Scones to enjoy at teatime or with a simple soup for lunch Small Bites such as Sausage Rolls or Cheese Straws are great to enjoy as lunchbox snacks & also perfect for drinks parties Pies & Tarts make a great simple supper
- try Creamy Asparagus Tart or Spicy Pumpkin Tarte Tatin
- or turn to the Baked Dishes chapter to find more substantial meal ideas for the family including Gluten-free Lasagne & Savoury Chicken Crumble A chapter on Breads & Dough made with gluten-free alternatives to wheat flour shows just how easy it is to enjoy foods such as Pizza or Brioche which are usually off the menu for those on a gluten-free diet Sweet tea-time pastry treats to try include Chocolate Profiteroles Blackcurrant & Blueberry Millefeuille & Nectarine & Cream Choux Rings & finally indulgent Desserts such as Plum & Amaretto Crumble & Toffee Apple Cheesecake will become family favourites Also included is invaluable advice on buying & cooking with gluten-free ingredients such as pre-mixed flours & keeping a gluten-free kitchen This book is a must for both the gluten sensitive & coeliacs or for anyone who cooks regularly for a gluten-intolerant family member or friend





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Originally titled Children's & Household Tales The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales contains the essential bedtime stories for children worldwide for the better part of two centuries The Brothers Grimm Jacob & Wilhelm were German linguists & cultural researchers who gathered legendary folklore & aimed to collect the stories exactly as they heard them 2012 marked the 200th anniversary of Grimm's Fairy Tales & what better way to celebrate than to include all 211 stories into the Knickerbocker Classic Series? Featuring all your favorite classics including Hansel & Gretel Cinderella The Frog Prince Rapunzel Snow White Rumpelstiltskin & dozens more The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales is also accompanied by 40 color plates & 60 black & white illustrations from award-winning English illustrator Arthur Rackham whose books & prints are now highly sought-after collectibles The third title in the Knickerbocker Classic series has 800 pages of classic fairy tales to enjoy & will also feature a full-cloth binding ribbon marker & will fit neatly in an elegant slipcase for your personal library collection Also

Includes:: a selection of stunning color reproductions by the famous illustrator Arthur Rackham

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Originally published in German in 1964 Professor Gottfried Bammes' Die Gestalt des Menschen is still considered the definitive guide to drawing the human form Having undergone numerous editions since it was first published & still much in demand today this the first ever English translation of the complete work has been long awaited Based on the most recent German edition & faithful to the original it contains over 1200 photographs diagrams & drawings including work by the author himself & spans over 500 pages Now both new & experienced English-speaking artists & illustrators can benefit from the vast body of knowledge accumulated & lovingly presented by Professor Bammes in his acclaimed work This comprehensive guide begins with the history of human anatomy for artists & its influence on the development of the artistic visualisation of the body Bammes goes on to explore in depth the human skeleton & musculature; the proportions of the body; the static & dynamic laws of posture & movement; body language; & the interrelationships of the various elements of the body Through his systematic & practical approach to teaching the reader will acquire an in-depth knowledge of anatomy & the ways in which it can be used to express the human form in art ...