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In a London flat, two young boys face the unbearable sadness of their mother`s sudden death. Their father, a Ted Hughes scholar & scruffy romantic, imagines a future of well-meaning visitors & emptiness. In this moment of despair they are visited by Crow
- antagonist, trickster, healer, babysitter. This sentimental bird is drawn to the grieving family & threatens to stay until they no longer need him. This extraordinary debut, full of unexpected humour & emotional truth, marks the arrival of a thrilling & significant new talent.
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In this informal guide to Wales, Griff Rhys Jones rediscovers the land of his aunties. Born in Cardiff but raised in Essex, Griff is returning home on a mission to explore the real Wales: the one beyond the tourist trail that exists in the deep beautiful countryside, full of hidden treasures & eccentric characters that makes this country so unique. With help from a hidden h&, Griff is set a number of quests in eight distinct regions that not only test his knowledge of his homeland but his body too, as he climbs, abseils, rides & canoes his way through some truly breathtaking scenery. Join Griff on his journey through Snowdonia, Anglesey, the Gower, mid Wales, Brecon, Pembrokeshire, north Wales & Monmouthshire. Packed with all manners of weird, wonderful & enlightening facts, you'll learn as much about Wales as you do Griff. Is Griff insufficiently welsh? Published to coincide with Griff 's Guide to Wales on ITV1 (national) beginning at 8pm, Monday 6th January. Full colour hardback edition featuring photography from the series. Estimated viewing figure is 5 million. The series will run for eight weeks (30min per episode) & is backed by Visit Wales. ...

Griffin`s Hill in 1902 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 part of Northfield which

Includes:: Griffin`s Hill, largely rural in 1902 but with St Mary`s church, Griffin`s Hill, Woodbrooke Farm, Woodbrooke, Lodge Hill Cemetery, Sellypark Farm, Manor House, Cottage Homes (for King`s Norton Poor Law), Shendley Court Farm, etc. 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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Griffithstown South & Sebastopol in 1917 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 southern part of Griffithstown, near Pontypool, & is split between Panteg & Llanfrechfa Upper parishes. Coverage stretches from Mary Street, Griffithstown, southward a mile. Pontrhydrun station is just off the map at the south. The main feature is the complex of steelworks, including Panteg Steel Works, Panteg Sheet & Galvanizing Works & Panteg Foundry, including their railway lines & stretches of the GWR Hereford & Newport & Monmouthshire Eastern Valleys Line either side. Other features include station, Sebastopol, Panteg House, Cwrdy Farm, St Oswald`s Mission Church, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, Panteg Junction, Penyrheol., etc. On the reverse are directories of Griffithstown & Sebastopol in 1905. 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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Grimethorpe in 1929 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. Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing th The map covers the village of Grimethorpe, just east of Barnsley. Features include St Luke`s church, Foldhead Farm, Grimethorpe Cottage, Manor Farm, picture theatre, High Street, etc. South of the village is Grimethorpe Colliery, shown in detail with full track layout, reservoirs, brick works, plus Ferrymoor Colliery. The map extends west to Ferry Moor Farm, with a stretch of the Dearne Valley Railway. On the reverse are directories of Brierley & Grimethorpe, plus a list of West Riding colliery proprietors in 1889. 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. ...

In this beautiful book of classic fairy tales, award-winning author Philip Pullman has chosen his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm & presents them in a 'clear as water' retelling, in his unique & brilliant voice. From the quests & romance of classics such as Rapunzel, Snow White & Cinderella to the danger & wit of such lesser-known tales as The Three Snake Leaves, Hans-my-Hedgehog & Godfather Death, Pullman brings the heart of each timeless tale to the fore, following with a brief but fascinating commentary on the story's background & history. In his introduction, he discusses how these stories have lasted so long, & become part of our collective storytelling imagination. These new versions show the adventures at their most lucid & engaging yet. Pullman's Grimm Tales of wicked wives, brave children & villainous kings will have you reading, reading aloud & rereading them for many years to come. ...

In this beautiful book of classic fairy tales, award-winning author Philip Pullman has chosen his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm & presents them in a`clear as water` retelling, in his unique & brilliant voice. From the quests & romance of classics such as ” Rapunzel”, ” Snow White” & ” Cinderella” to the danger & wit of such lesser-known tales as ” The Three Snake Leaves”, ” Hans-my-Hedgehog” & ” Godfather Death”, Pullman brings the heart of each timeless tale to the fore, following with a brief but fascinating commentary on the story`s background & history. In his introduction, he discusses how these stories have lasted so long, & become part of our collective storytelling imagination. These new versions show the adventures at their most lucid & engaging yet. Pullman`s ” Grimm Tales” of wicked wives, brave children & villainous kings will have you reading, reading aloud & rereading them for many years to come. ...

From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes & deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk & fairy stories full of giants & dwarfs, witches & princesses, magical beasts & cunning children. From classics such as ` The Frog-Prince` & ` Hansel & Grettel` to the delights of ` Ashputtel` or ` Old Sultan`, all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for centuries. ...