` People say ” Like father, like son”, & the story of my life has mirrored my father`s to a quite uncanny degree. Right from when I was a little boy, he was my rock; my mentor; my hero. It is no exaggeration to say that he taught me virtually everything I know about both country life & television. Without him, I certainly would not be doing what I am today...`. Agriculture & show business may appear to be unlikely bedfellows, but for Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, as for his father, Joe, who tragically passed away in the autumn of 2015, they are the twin poles that have defined his life. First & foremost, Adam is a farmer. Raised on the same farm in Gloucestershire, Bemborough Farm, that he runs today, Adam can often be found with his sleeves-rolled-up, involved in every element of the day-to-day operations. Like Farmer, Like Son is a truly remarkable account of Adam`s life that explores a hidden family history & the unbreakable bond between Adam & his life-long hero: his father Joe. In the 1940s & `50s, Joe, the son of stage & film star Leslie Henson, chose a completely different path, alien to his thespian parents & decided to pursue a career as a farmer. In addition, Joe overcame a serious stammer to become a regular broadcaster on Country Matters & also became the saviour of Britain`s rare breeds. He even put his business & his reputation at stake to open the world`s first Farm Park. Here, for the first time, Adam reveals the family traits, childhood experiences & farming wisdom which have made him the man he is today. As he trawls the family archive & discovers his own bloodline, Adam learns to understand & appreciate the famous grandfather he never knew & pays tribute to the wonderful father he has so recently lost. ...

The modern world takes its toll on family life. Alan Nolan has spent the last 20 years apart from his son Ian, who is based in Italy. Deciding that the best way to revive their father / son bond is to undertake an energy-sapping walk through the Italian, Swiss & French Alps on a tough Mont Blanc trek, Alan & Ian set off on their high adrenaline adventure. Like Father, Love Son is Alan`s vivid account of their trip, a unique blend of travel, autobiography & family history peppered with humour. You`ll laugh out loud as they encounter a French Mr. Bean, the American Burt Kwouk, the Australian hitman & at their night spent at the Randy Nurse`s. Convinced that many of us don`t really know our parents because we accept them as they are without asking about their past, Alan decides that Ian needs to know why he was called ` Killer` Nolan as a boy & what prompted him to abandon his fledgling boxing career at Teddy Snowball`s gym. Anyone who has read Ancient Feet, Alan`s side-splitting account of his eventful crossing of the North of England with five mates on the Coast to Coast Walk, will already know that Like Father, Love Son will be a barrow load of entertainment, as well as some home truths about our relationships in this modern era. ...

” Like Heaven” is a vivid & evocative portrait of an Indian family in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Ved Saran is forced to leave his childhood behind when he takes on the family business, sacrificing his own personal desires to make it a success. As he prospers, he is pulled further away from the ramshackle carnival culture that has sustained him & thrown instead into a world of politics & corruption which finally threatens his personal happiness & the happiness of the people around him. Creating a cast of richly drawn characters, Niala Maharaj in this debut novel reveals the humour & pathos in life
- the unpredictability of its course & the complexity of human relationships. It celebrates the fun & pleasure to be found in friendship & social occasions & shows the devastation that can be wrought by a split-second decision. Ultimately uplifting, ” Like Heaven” pulsates with life, & is vibrant with the sounds, smells, colours & texture of the Caribbean.
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A breathtaking collection of reflections from one of the world`s best loved storytellers, Paulo Coelho. In this riveting collection of thoughts & stories, Paulo Coelho, the author of ` The Alchemist`, offers his personal reflections on a wide range of subjects from archery & music to elegance, traveling & the nature of good & evil. An old woman explains to her grandson how a mere pencil can show him the path to happiness...instructions on how to climb a mountain reveal the secret to making your dreams a reality...the story of Ghengis Khan & the Falcon that teaches about the folly of anger
- & the art of friendship...a pianist who performs an example in fulfilling your destiny...the author learns three important lessons when he goes to the rescue of a man in the street
- Paulo shows us how life has lessons for us in the greatest, smallest & most unusual of experiences. ` Like the Flowing River`

Includes:: jewel-like fables, packed with meaning & retold in Coelho`s inimitable style. Sharing his thoughts on spirituality, life & ethics, Paulo touches you with his philosophy & invites you to go on an exciting journey of your own.



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The number one bestseller in Mexico & America for almost two years, & subsequently a bestseller around the world, ” Like Water For Chocolate” is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with moments of magic, graphic earthiness, bittersweet wit
- & recipes. A sumptuous feast of a novel, it relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest daughter of the house, has been forbidden to marry, condemned by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. But Tita falls in love with Pedro, & he is seduced by the magical food she cooks. In desperation, Pedro marries her sister Rosaura so that he can stay close to her. For the next twenty-two years, Tita & Pedro are forced to circle each other in unconsummated passion. Only a freakish chain of tragedies, bad luck & fate finally reunite them against all the odds.
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- Those, sheet no. 2786-06, in the topographic survey of Nepal at 1:50, 000 published by the Nepali Government in
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Lila, homeless & alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church-the only available shelter from the rain-and ignites a romance & a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister & widower, John Ames, & begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the days of suffering that preceded her newfound security. Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, & brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood of itinerant work. Together they crafted a life on the run, living h&-to-mouth with nothing but their sisterly bond & a lucky knife to protect them. But despite bouts of petty violence & moments of desperation, their shared life is laced with moments of joy & love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to harmonize the life of her makeshift family & their days of hardship with the gentle worldview of her husband which paradoxically judges those she loves. Revisiting the beloved characters & setting of Marilynne Robinson`s Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead & Orange Prize-winning Home, Lila is a moving expression of the mysteries of existence. ...

Street plan of Lille from Blay-Foldex. on a double-sided map at 1:15, 000 covering the city with its outer suburbs. The accompanying index booklet has an enlargement of the town centre, including the Eurostar terminal, at 1:11, 600, plus a diagram of the city ...

Street plan of the Lille conurbation at 1:15, 000 with an enlargement showing the town centre in greater detail. A separate index booklet

Includes:: a diagram of the metro & tram network, lists of bus lines, hotels, etc. This title is part of an extensive series of street plans of French towns from Blay-Foldex, the country

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Street plan of the Lille conurbation at 1:15, 000 with an enlargement showing the town centre in greater detail. A separate index booklet

Includes:: a diagram of the metro & tram network, lists of bus lines, hotels, etc. This title is part of an extensive series of street plans of French towns from Blay-Foldex, the country’s largest, oldest & most experienced publisher of urban mapping. Blay plans include outer suburbs &, where appropriate, adjoining localities forming part of the urban agglomeration & provide brief descriptions of the town’s main sights, contact details for hotels & other places of interest, etc. The plans show one way streets, car parks & pedestrian zones. Important public buildings are clearly marked & identified. Blay street maps are usually double-sided & include an enlargement for the town centre & a street index with separate lists of “edifices publics”: main public buildings, places of worship, schools, sport facilities, stations, etc. Each of the outer suburbs or the adjoining localities, identified with its postcode, has a separate index. Many titles also provide a road map of the environs. All the text is in French only.PLEASE NOTE: to see the list of Blay-Foldex street plans of French towns & cities please click on the series link – the series description also

Includes:: a comparison between Blay & IGN street plans.



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