Rumer Godden`s The Diddakoi won the 1972 Whitbread Children`s Book Award. Everyone in Kizzy`s town hates her because she`s half-gypsy
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A new title to add to our highly successful Companion series. It has all the information needed to ensure that diesel boat engines stay in tip-top condition. With clear uncomplicated text, colour photographs & diagrams it simplifies a complicated subject in a new & exciting format
- spiral-bound splashproof cards. An essential tool for all boat owners.
Includes:: Checklists, Troubleshooting, Cooling, Overheating, Fuel, Lubrication, Electrics, Servicing, Winterisation.

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The forty-three lovingly crafted vignettes within The Difficulty of Being a Dog dig elegantly to the center of a long, mysterious, & often intense relationship: that between human beings & dogs. In doing so, Roger Grenier introduces us to dogs real & literary, famous & reviled
- from Ulysses's Argos to Freud's Lun to the hundreds of dogs exiled from Constantinople in 1910 & deposited on a desert island
- & gives us a sense of what makes our relationships with them so meaningful.

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In the long hot summer of 1939, Britain is preparing for war. But on a riverside farm in Suffolk there is excitement of another kind: Mrs Petty, the widowed farmer, has had her hunch proved correct that the strange mounds on her land hold buried treasure. As the dig proceeds against a background of mounting national anxiety, it becomes clear though that this is no ordinary find... And pretty soon the discovery leads to all kinds of jealousies & tensions. John Preston`s recreation of the Sutton Hoo dig
- the greatest Anglo-Saxon discovery ever in Britain
- brilliantly & comically dramatizes three months of intense activity when locals fought outsiders, professionals thwarted amateurs, & love & rivalry flourished in equal measure.

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Deep in rural Wales, a farmer is struggling through lambing season when he becomes aware that his land is being stalked by a badger-baiter who brings with him the stark threat of violence. Built of the interlocking fates of these two solitary men, this is a searing story of isolation & loss, from a writer of uncommon gifts. ...

Need to know which digital camera to buy? Want to take better photographs & retouch images? Ready to achieve professional results? This updated edition of The Digital Photography Handbook will allow you to make the most of all the advantages your camera has to offer
- as well as guiding you through the latest software to enhance your images, & get professional results with every shot. This book

Includes:: expert advice on the art of photography (composition, depth of field & how to photograph a variety of subjects), editing & image manipulation software, how to print your images for the best results, developing a portfolio & mastering the rules of copyright. Doug Harman

Includes:: the very latest developments in digital technology, equipping you with everything you need to become a photographer. Contents include: Types of camera, Computers & their software, Memory, Pixels & magnification, Saving images, Exposure, Composition, Light, Camera modes, Special effects, Manipulating images, Photo apps, Retouching old photos, Printing digital images, Selecting printers & paper, Archiving & the cloud, Making money from your images, Copyright rules.




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The Dinghy Bible is the complete, user-friendly, hands-on manual packed with detailed step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, & helpful advice on getting the most out of dinghy sailing whatever your skill level. This book covers: choosing your dinghy, launching, helming, trapezing & capsizing, racing tips, techniques & tactics, knots & ropes, sailing etiquette, safety & emergencies, boat maintenance & repairs, trailer maintenance & much more. ...

` You will venture into the fringes of the wilderness with the minimum of simple gear, to live with it on its own terms. You will know that one of the sure ways to contentment in this life is a small boat, a fair wind, & a new coast to explore.` Dinghy cruising is a wonderful way to experience nature & new coastlines at close quarters & low cost. Sailing where larger boats cannot reach, & sleeping under canvas onboard or ashore, this is boating taken right back to the basics, & all the better for that. This guide, for all aspiring or already-enthusiastic dinghy cruisers, shows how to get started & how to expand your horizons. The information & advice is interwoven with wonderfully evocative stories of the author`s adventures afloat, from idyllic weeks pottering around secluded rivers & coastlines to hair-raising voyages to remote islands. The text covers: Finding a good boat Fitting out for daysailing Boatcraft under engine & oar Mooring & anchoring Preparing for open water Out at sea Coastal navigation Dinghy homemaking Keeping comfortable & safe Illustrated throughout with inspirational colour photos & helpful illustrations, this book shows just why small boats are the perfect passport to remote & beautiful places. ...

The spectacular Dingle Peninsula in southwest Ireland extends westward into the Atlantic from Tralee to Slea Head. Voted among the Top 100 destinations in the world by Trip Advisor & referred to as `the most beautiful place on earth` by National Geographic, its landscape

Includes:: soaring mountaintops, gentle hillsides, secluded lakes & valleys, ancient ruins, dramatic sea cliffs & long, sandy beaches. This guide takes you off the beaten track to explore this stunning landscape in a variety of walking routes ranging from short hikes to full-day treks. From the wild extremities of the Great Blasket Island to the majestic heights of Mount Brandon & the comfort of the Dingle Way, there`s something for all tastes. Each route is prefaced with a reference summary & illustrated with maps & photographs. Route descriptions include GPS coordinates, navigation guidance, access notes & short variations. There is also material on the fauna, flora, folklore, history, geology & place names of each area.

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The Dingle, Iveragh & Beara peninsulas dominate the spectacular landscape of southwest Irel&. Their rugged peaks, dramatic ridges, captivating valleys, glittering lakes & stunning Atlantic coastline form a treasure chest of walking options. This guide describes exhilarating walks in each peninsula, accompanied by the author`s photographs & specially drawn maps. These walks provide a range of options, both for those familiar with the region & for first-time visitors. This region attracts thousands of walkers annually &, since most routes are not signposted or waymarked, an up-to-date guidebook is essential. The walk descriptions also include material on the fauna, flora, folklore, history, geology & place names of the area. ...