He`s my Abracadabra dad He wows me with his wizardry Slips secrets up his sleeve To magic away misery Look out for Big Bad Dad & Caveman Dad, laugh at Daddy Disaster & Donkey Dad, feel sorry for Faraway Dad & look forward to Homecoming Dad. Then raise a cheer for Mum-Dad! There are more than fifty different dads in The Dictionary of Dads. Find your favourite
- but watch out for Exploding Dad! This is a brilliant & funny debut collection from a poet who performs his work in schools & theatres across the UK, with witty illustrations by Steve Wells.
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` One of those rare reference guides that is as much fun to read as it is useful`
- Nathaniel Philbrick, author of ” In the Heart
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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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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. ...

This is the story of the ill-fated expedition led by Robert Burke, that left Melbourne on August 20th 1860 to explore the still unknown Outback. The story is well-researched & vividly narrated by Sarah Murgatroyd. A compelling piece of history of Nineteenth Century exploration. ...

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. ...