Thady Quirk, steward to the decaying estate of the Rackrent family, narrates a story of four generations of a dying dynasty in Castle Rackrent. This volume also

Includes:: Ennui, the entertaining confessions of the Earl of Glenthorn, a bored aristocrat. Both novels offer a darkly comic & satirical expose of the Irish class system.

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Britain has a unique castle heritage, & " Castles of Britain & Ireland" is an exploration of 50 fascinating & awe-inspiring castles. With stunning photography by Stephen Whitehorne, the book's engaging commentary guides the reader around the interior & exterior of each castle: architecture, furnishings, artefacts & gardens. The text is peppered with interesting snippets of historical information, including details of past residents & military action. Included are staples such as Caerphilly, Warwick & Dover, & also Pembroke, Bamburgh & Rochester among many others. Essential travel information on prices & transport links is provided for each castle, making this a practical 'glove-box' title as well as an object of beauty. The book is a true celebration & a real treat for anyone who is fascinated by castles. The engaging text is complemented by beautiful pictures which entice the reader & bring alive & unique & very different charms of each castle covered. ...

Details: A journey through Scotland's Historical Castles. Scotland's castles play an important part in the country's history,
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Details: Castles of South Wales is the eleventh title in the Inside Out series, & is an informative & accessible tour
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In August 1914, two navies in the world confronted each other across the North Sea. At first there were skirmishes, then battles off the coasts of England & Germany & in the far corners of the world. This book is about leadership & comm&, bravery & timidity, &, genius & folly. ...

Today's entertaining at home should be relaxed & informal & not keep the host in the kitchen away from the company of friends. Top Sydney cook Ross Dobson's mantra is to keep it simple, as this collection of fuss-free recipes shows. A chapter on Grazing offers ideas for fingerfoods & drinks. Try Roast Pumpkin, Feta & Olive Empanadas; or Smoked Trout, Celeriac & Apple Salad on Rye Toasts. With the frugal cook in mind, Cheap & Cheerful has great recipes for dishes that will keep guests well-fed without breaking the bank. Try Mushroom, Spinach & Potato Bake; Baked Thai-style Fish with Coriander Rice; or Roast Chicken Pot Pie. When cooking mid-week, time is often the issue
- Food in a Flash features dishes that can be put together with the minimum of effort. Try Pappadelle Pasta with Roast Fennel, Tomato & Black Olives; Smoky Chorizo Risoni with Seared Prawns; or Chicken Tabbouleh. Chic Eats has perfect recipes for dining in style. Try Roast Turkey Breast with Green Olive Salsa or Roast Beef Rib-eye with Cafe de Paris Butter. Sweet Things are always popular
- treat your guests to White Chocolate Pots or Cherry & Walnut Brownies. The size of this book is 26.2cm in height & 22.7cm wide with 160 pages

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Romantic comedy taking a wry look at relationships from the female point of view. Two friends, one promiscuous, the other reserved, are fed up with their unlucky love lives & decide to go to a health farm to find the meaningful relationships that have p ...

Features 24 projects to knit yourself a whole new wardrobe
- for both men & women
- that combine classic lines with comfort

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Hailed by critics as a masterpiece. CASUALTIES OF WAR is based on the true story of a squad of soldiers caught in the moral quagmire of wartime Vietnam. Witness to a vile crime, Private Eriksson (Michael J. Fox) is forced to stand alone against his fellow ...

Have hours of fun piecing together this stunning Cat & Plants image! This picture-perfect puzzle

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