Thanks to its dramatic landscape & unique conditions, the Lake District has a long history of distinguished gardens in many differe 3.nt styles. While the lakes & mountains make unbeatable backdrops, the reliable moisture & peaty soil are ideal for a large range of plants. This book features over 40 gardens, all open to the public, that exemplify this heritage. Among the gardens are 17th-century Levens Hall, renowned for its topiary; picturesque gardens such as Rydal Hall; woodland & parkland gardens; gardens made by Wordsworth & Ruskin; grand 19th-century rhododendron gardens; elaborate gardens designed by or in the style of Thomas Mawson; & contemporary plantsman's gardens. On the western coastline there are gardens in Mediterranean or subtropical styles. The garden descriptions include each owner's choice of favourite plants, with explanations of the plants' virtues & the purposes & situations for which they are suited. Taking readers beyond the lakes & fells to some less well-known treasures, this book is for gardeners & visitors to the area alike. ...

Bled dry by interminable warfare, infighting & bloody confrontations with Lord Anomander Rake & his Tiste Andii, the vast, sprawling Malazan empire simmers with discontent. Even its imperial legions yearn for some respite. This is a novel in which a design, a mythology, wild & wayward magic & a host of characters combine with storytelling. ...

Details: Bled dry by interminable warfare, infighting & bloody confrontations with Lord Anomander Rake, the Malazan
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Shortly after midnight on March 18, 1990, two men broke into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston & committed the largest art heist in history. They stole a dozen masterpieces. The theft has become one of the nation's extraordinary mysteries. Art detective Harold Smith worked the theft for years. This work explores his unfinished leads. ...

The outrageous musical game! Line up your drinks..take a swig & pick a card..then gargle the tune for some instant gaggin' gurglin' fun as everybody guesses the song! Game is for 2 players +, aged 18+. Game contents
Includes:: Gargle cards, Pad & Pencil, Sand Timer, Rules & an Alcohol-free punch recipe.
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Max an Ben need a plan of escape! Max's parent's are planning a princess party for his sister's birthday. It's going to be pink! It's going to be horrible! Luckily, the Gargoylz are coming to the rescue with disguises, tricks & a whole heap of mischief! ...

The magic of garlic, for cooking & healing, has been known since the dawn of civilisation. Garlic: The Mighty Bulb is a comprehensive guide to using garlic at home, not just a staple when cooking but in a variety of ways. There's advice on growing your own (the best varieties for health) & how to cultivate & store the plant to maintain its healing properties. Author Natasha Edwards also demonstrates how to dry & plait garlic into traditional grappes, how to make up decongestants & boost the immune system. Plus a collection of 50 simple & varied recipes, from classic dishes such as a ...

Although garlic is neither an herb or a spice it has been used to enhance food as far back as when the pyramids at Giza were built.

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In a strange room in Morocco, Mary Russell is trying to solve a pressing mystery: Who am I? She has awakened with shadows in her mind, blood on her hands, & soldiers pounding at the door. She is clothed like a man, & armed only with her wits & a scrap of paper showing a mysterious symbol. Overhead, warplanes pass ominously north. Meanwhile, Holmes is pulled into the growing war between France, Spain, & the Rif Revolt. He badly wants the wisdom & courage of his wife, whom he discovers, to his horror, has gone missing. As Holmes searches for her, & Russell searches for herself, each tries to crack deadly parallel puzzles before its too late for them, for Africa, & for the peace of Europe. ...

Explore Banban’s abandoned kindergarten with the Garten Of Banban Minifigure Collection! The Series 1, minifigure assortment



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