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When Bill Oddie was growing up one of his favourite books was a collection of essays called The Bird-Lover`s Bedside Book. His new book, Bill Oddie Unplucked, is just that sort of book. It contains 50 of Bill`s essays, magazines articles & blogs, designed to be read in any order you want, with each tale short enough to allow you to dip into something new every time you pick up the book, whether you choose to read it in bed, on the way to work, during your lunch break, in the doctor`s waiting room, or on the loo. Representing some of the very best of his writing & general musings of the last twenty years, Bill Oddie Unplucked is generously illustrated with Bill`s own whimsical if artistically primitive drawings. Inside these pages you`ll find tales of Bill trespassing in a nunnery, being terrified by a Tiger, wading in sewage, paddling with dinosaurs, slagging off the government, & nearly drowning in both Costa Rica & the Seychelles. There are, of course, some stories about birds. ...

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` Bird-watchers are tense, competitive, selfish, shifty, dishonest, distrusting, boorish, pedantic, unsentimental, arrogant &
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- envious`. So says Bill Oddie, & he should know! It`s a tough environment out there on marsh & moorl&, & this scurrilous little classic is a must for all devoted birders & twitchers (and as Bill relates, there is a mighty difference!). with many years of hard-earned experience, Bill dares to say all the things that other b`s & t`s will recognize as true but which they have never dared to own up or admit to, even to themselves. Whether discussing the birds he`s seen, the birds that got away, equipment, apparel, sightings, cock-ups, places to visit or people to avoid, Bill`s enthusiasm is infectious, & his knowledge unsurpassed. This little black book is one item that no serious birdwatcher can afford to leave out of the rucksack, & it will prove an essential companion when trudging the estuaries & riverbanks, in torrential rain & gusty gale in search of that elusive rare beauty.

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Plans: Bridport Harbour Lyme Regis Exmouth Tor Bay Teignmouth Harbour Torquay Harbour Brixham Harbour River Dart Entrance 2010 edition. Fully updated throughout.

Includes:: revised details of jetties, pontoons, etc. at Lyme Regis, Torquay & Brixham, plus the latest depth surveys in Teignmouth Harbour & the River Exe entrance./span.

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Billingham South in 1939 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the old village of Billingham, with St Cuthbert`s church & The Green in the top left corner. Coverage then extends south to the Billingham Beck & east to Haverton Hill Road & the Billingham Beck railway line. However, much of the map is taken up with the extraordinary industrial complex of ICI
- Imperial Chemical Industries
- which ran east from Chiltons Avenue. Billingham by 1939 was very much a company town. Also included is a historical introduction to Billingham from a 1894 map & a directory of the town in 1934. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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Billinsgate Ward & Bridge Ward Within.. ., an original antique map by B. Cole, published in London 1756. A copperplate engraving, coloured. Map size 36.5 x 24 cm, overall mounted size 52 x 39.5 cm.A key part of the City of London, containing the main (now altered) thoroughfare from London Bridge along Fish Street Hill & Gracechurch Street, & the famous Billingsgate fish market. To the centre is Pudding Lane, where the Great Fire of London supposedly began. Engravings of churches & coats-of-arms are placed strategically around this wonderful description. The arms belong to the Aldermen of the local area, who helped fund the publication of Maitland's History Of London in which this plan appeared. Adams, London Illustrated, 38. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

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Billy is trying to stay awake so the SCARY creatures of the dark won`t come. But then he hears a squeaky little voice & notices some tiny violet footprints. Not only that, SOMETHING has ATTACKED his cheese sandwich. What could it be? An exciting addition to the Usborne Young Reading Programme, specially written for readers growing in confidence. ...

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A BR&-NEW EDITION, ILLUSTRATED BY QUENTIN BLAKE FOR THE FIRST TIME. Billy`s mum says he must never go out through the garden gate & explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that`s exactly what he does! There he meets the Minpins, tiny tree-dwelling people whose children are the size of matchsticks. They live in fear of the terrible, galloping GRUNCHER. Will it gobble Billy too
- or can he find a way to defeat the hungry beast? From Matilda to Charlie & the Chocolate Factory & The BFG, the collaboration between Roald Dahl & Quentin Blake has captured millions of children`s imaginations for nearly forty years. Billy & the Minpins, this new interpretation of Roald Dahl`s very last story (originally published in 1991) is just as magical.
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Put your trainers on, Billy Bonkers is back with more amazing adventures! This time he`s landing a plane & flying through the air in a hot-air balloon to watch the World Cup`s final. Billy & his family are so wacky, you will laugh your socks off! ...

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Kids just love to leave their mark on things: books, wallets, paper, cards, letters & diaries. The Billy Bosun`s Stamps & Stationery set from authentic Models is the perfect creative gift for your child. The charmingly crafted box comes etched in stylized illustrations, whilst the set itself

Includes:: 13 stamps & two ink pads. This new stamp box, not too large, not too small...just right, is filled with classic iconic stamp shapes. Waves, fish, palm tree, a wild & fun selection. Complete with an extra drawer of stamp paper & envelopes. Color inkpads. An afternoon project, to take on a trip, a unique birthday gift... If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk

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There are four titles in the series. In Billy Bunny learn all about colours & counting; in Bobby Bear uncover secrets of the field & forest; Oscar Otter will teach you all about the river & shore & in Ozzy Owl discover fascinating facts about animals. Each title has over 150 colourful stickers. Read the book & complete the pictures by answering questions & completing activities on every page using stickers at the back of the book. Discover all sorts of natural history wonders as you explore the natural world with this series of bumper sticker books from the extremely popular Maurice Pledger
- or you can even have fun making up your own pictures!
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Billy And Me

A gorgeously romantic debut novel about the redemptive power of love Sophie May has a secret. One that she`s successfully kept for years. It`s meant that she`s had to give up her dreams of going to university and travelling the world to stay in her little village, living with her mum and working in the local teashop. But then she meets the gorgeous Billy - an actor with ambitions to make it to the top. And when they fall in love, Sophie is whisked away from the comfort of her life into Billy`s glamorous - but ruthless - world. Their relationship throws Sophie right into the spotlight after years of shying away from attention. Can she handle the constant scrutiny that comes with being with Billy? And most of all, is she ready for her secret heartbreak to be discovered and shared with the
nation? Charming, heartwarming and utterly romantic, Billy and Me will completely capture your heart. Praise for Billy and Me: `A gorgeous, gloriously romantic read with buckets of charm - I absolutely loved it!` Jill Mansell `A sweet and sparkling debut from a lovely lady.Sure to be a hit` Carole Matthews `Only the most hard-hearted could fail to root for Sophie as she falls for A-lister Billy and must take on the mad, bad world of showbiz. This sweet debut reminded me of Last Night at Chateau Marmont` Louise Candlish `Wonderfully warm & cosy. The perfect comfort read to curl-up with and enjoy` Ali McNamara `If you`re looking for a romantic read and a summer treat that`ll take you on a journey and leave you feeling like you`ve made a new friend, you`ll love Billy and Me` Vanessa
Greene `Warm and romantic, this charming read will certainly brighten up your day` Closer `This is one juicy read` Now `Tons of charm and genuine warmth` Star Magazine

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A gorgeously romantic debut novel about the redemptive power of love Sophie May has a secret. One that she`s successfully kept for years. It`s meant that she`s had to give up her dreams of going to university & travelling the world to stay in her little village, living with her mum & working in the local teashop. But then she meets the gorgeous Billy
- an actor with ambitions to make it to the top. & when they fall in love, Sophie is whisked away from the comfort of her life into Billy`s glamorous
- but ruthless
- world. Their relationship throws Sophie right into the spotlight after years of shying away from attention. Can she handle the constant scrutiny that comes with being with Billy? & most of all, is she ready for her secret heartbreak to be discovered & shared with the nation? Charming, heartwarming & utterly romantic, Billy & Me will completely capture your heart. Praise for Billy & Me: `A gorgeous, gloriously romantic read with buckets of charm
- I absolutely loved it!` Jill Mansell `A sweet & sparkling debut from a lovely lady. Sure to be a hit` Carole Matthews ` Only the most hard-hearted could fail to root for Sophie as she falls for A-lister Billy & must take on the mad, bad world of showbiz. This sweet debut reminded me of Last Night at Chateau Marmont` Louise Candlish ` Wonderfully warm & cosy. The perfect comfort read to curl-up with & enjoy` Ali Mc Namara ` If you`re looking for a romantic read & a summer treat that`ll take you on a journey & leave you feeling like you`ve made a new friend, you`ll love Billy & Me` Vanessa Greene ` Warm & romantic, this charming read will certainly brighten up your day` Closer ` This is one juicy read` Now ` Tons of charm & genuine warmth` Star Magazine

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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