Ten Poems about Puddings set from a charming “ Instead of a card” series of pamphlets from Candlestick Press, consisting of an attractively produced booklet with the poems, a bookmark left blank for that special message & an envelope – an imaginative alternative for all who still regard sending a card as a more proper, warm & friendly way of offering greetings for those special occasions. The booklet has an introduction by Nigel Slater & poems by include John Agard, Cathy Grindrod, Amy Levy, Carole Reeves, Grevel Lindop & others. To see the list of all the titles in this lovely series please click on the series link. ...

Ten Poems about Sheep set from a charming “ Instead of a card” series of pamphlets from Candlestick Press, consisting of an attractively produced booklet with the poems, a bookmark left blank for that special message & an envelope – an imaginative alternative for all who still regard sending a card as a more proper, warm & friendly way of offering greetings for those special occasions. The booklet has an introduction by Neil Astley & poems by Ruth Bidgood, Gillian Clarke, Josephine Dickinson, Ted Hughes, Christina Rossetti, David Scott & Jo Shapcott. To see the list of all the titles in this lovely series please click on the series link. ...

Ten Poems about Tea set from a charming “ Instead of a card” series of pamphlets from Candlestick Press, consisting of an attractively produced booklet with the poems, a bookmark left blank for that special message & an envelope – an imaginative alternative for all who still regard sending a card as a more proper, warm & friendly way of offering greetings for those special occasions. The booklet has an introduction by Sophie Dahl & poems by John Betjeman, Jo Shapcott, John Agard, Eavan Bol&, Carol Ann Duffy, Sheila Hackney, Tiffany Atkinson, Kenny Knight, Thomas Hardy & the cricket write & commentator, John Arlott (don’t worry, one doesn’t need to know the rules of avoiding the follow-on to appreciate it!). To see the list of all the titles in this lovely series please click on the series link. ...

Ten Poems by The Romantics set from a charming “ Instead of a card” series of pamphlets from Candlestick Press, consisting of an attractively produced booklet with the poems, a bookmark left blank for that special message & an envelope – an imaginative alternative for all who still regard sending a card as a more proper, warm & friendly way of offering greetings for those special occasions. The booklet has an introduction by Catherine Kay of The Wordsworth Trust & poems by William Blake, Lord Byron, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Felicia Hemans, John Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Charlotte Smith & both William & Dorothy Wordsworth. To see the list of all the titles in this lovely series please click on the series link. ...

Ten Poems from Wales set from a charming “ Instead of a card” series of pamphlets from Candlestick Press, consisting of an attractively produced booklet with the poems, a bookmark left blank for that special message & an envelope – an imaginative alternative for all who still regard sending a card as a more proper, warm & friendly way of offering greetings for those special occasions. The booklet, edited by Gilliam Clarke & illustrated by Ian Phillips, has poems ranging from the seventh to the twenty-first centuries & written by R.S. Thomas, Hedd Wyn, Gillian Clarke, Dylan Thomas, Alun Lewis, Dannie Abse, Robert Minhinnick, Paul Henry, Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch, & two anonymous poems translated by Anthony Conran. To see the list of all the titles in this lovely series please click on the series link. ...

Superb accommodation in a charming hotel or at a cozy B & B with one or more days exploring the area... This charming guide offers all the ingredients for a well-deserved & pleasurable weekend break. The Flemish coast from De Panne to Knokke-Heist: 10 fascinating seaside towns, each with its own very particular identity. The Belgian coast is a destination for all seasons, with something for everyone, young & old: kilometres of hiking & cycling pleasure, charming belle epoque neighbourhoods, extraordinary museums & inviting shopping streets, not to mention vast expanses of dunes & beaches. In short: masses of different things to do! We have gathered 20 food & accommodation tips for a successful weekend, with impressive photography to whet your appetite. How about lunch in a stranded boat or dinner in one of the many Michelin or Gault-Millau starred restaurants? After which you go sleep soundly & dream sweetly in a designer hotel or cozy B & B. The book

Includes::, for each seaside town, great tips for that special outing.

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Ten Tales from Tibet offers ten gentle, yet powerful, lessons exploring compassion, the very essence of Buddhism. A collection of poetic re-tellings distilled from ancient oral tradition, the stories have been specially chosen by Lama Lhakpa Yeshe because they demonstrate a beautiful wisdom in a simple, yet profound way, & teach us how to nurture the singular human quality that defines us all. Introduced by global peace & environment campaigner, Satish Kumar, a pupil of Lama Lhakpa Yeshe, & illustrated with photography by fellow Buddhist Matthieu Ricard, this is a beautifully crafted book & unique guide to opening our hearts & minds by cultivating compassion
- helping others & ourselves
- to find joy, peace, & happiness.

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Ten terrible dinosaurs standing in a line, soon began to mess about until there were... nine. This lively counting book, first published in 1997 & now reissued as a new edition, is based on the characters from Dinosaur Roar!, a picture book that is now recognised as a modern classic. The rhyming text encourages children to join in, helping them to learn their numbers as they count down from 10 to 1, ending with a wonderful loud ROAR! ...

Ten Thousand Miles Without a Cloud is a beautifully written account of Sun Shuyun`s journey to retrace the steps of one of the most popular figures in Chinese history -- the monk Xuanzang, who travelled to India searching for true Buddhism. Xuanzang should be known as one of the world`s great heroes. His travels across Asia to bring true Buddhism back to China are legendary, & his own book provides a unique record of the history & culture of his time. Yet he is unknown to most of us & even to most Chinese, whose knowledge of Buddhist history has been eradicated by decades of Communist rule. Sun Shuyun was determined to follow in his footsteps, to discover more about Xuanzang & restore his fame. She decided to retrace his journey from China to India & back, an adventure that in the 8th century took Xuanzang eighteen years & led him across 118 kingdoms, an adventure that opened up the east & west of Asia to each other -- & to us. A man of great faith & determination, Xuanzang won the hearts of kings & robbers with his teaching, his charm & his indomitable will. Against all odds he persuaded the Confucian emperors to allow Buddhism to flourish in China. At the heart of the book lies Sun Shuyun`s own personal journey towards understanding the Buddhist faith of her grandmother, recognising the passionate idealism of the communist beliefs of her own family & discovering her own ideological & personal path through life. ...

Vermont, New Year's Eve, 1987. All Jude wants to do is get high. All Teddy wants to do is get out. One of them won't live to see 1988. In the wake of this death, three teenagers will try to find a way of honouring their lost friend. Is clean living the answer? Is parenthood? Or the simplicity of carrying out a last wish? ...