Angels have been a powerful & persistent presence throughout our history.

This book explores the myriad ways in which

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One of four new titles in VSP's best-selling football Pocket Books range, The Pocket Book of Aston Villa is the essential book for all fans of one of England's most famous clubs. Learn about Villa's glorious history, from the very first team back in 1874, to the 1957 record-breaking FA Cup winners, to the European Cup heroes of 1982. Take a trip down memory lane with classic matches such as the 5-1 thrashing of mighty Liverpool in 1976 or the 6-4 thriller with Blackburn earlier this year. Savour the skills of a host of club legends, be it Aitken & Athersmith, Mc Grath & Mortimer, or current heroes Young & Carew. Packed with original pictures, h&-drawn illustrations & genuine Aston Villa memorabilia, this beautifully packaged book salutes the greatest goals (who can forget Dalian Atkinson's goal of the season against Wimbledon in 1992?), legendary managers & tactics of the club's most successful teams, as well as the most memorable kits worn over the years yes, that

Includes:: the infamous 1987 'blancmange' design. On top of all that, there is also a club directory, a detailed diagram of Villa Park, honours, records & stats, plus a foreword by club favourite Gary Shaw.

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One of four new titles in VSP's best-selling football Pocket Books range, The Pocket Book of Celtic is the essential book for all fans of one of football's most famous clubs. Learn about Celtic's glorious history, from the very first team back in 1887, to the first British European Cup winners of 1967, to the centenary Double winners in 1988. Take a trip down memory lane with classic matches such as the 7-1 thrashing of Rangers in 1957 or the title-clinching win over their Old Firm rivals on the final day of the 1979 season. Savour the skills of a host of club legends, be it Mc Grain & Mc Grory or Mc Neill & Mc Stay. Packed with original pictures, h&-drawn illustrations & genuine Celtic memorabilia, this beautifully packaged book salutes the greatest goals (who can forget Henrik Larsson's chip in Martin O' Neill's first Old Firm match in 2000?), legendary managers & tactics of the club's most successful teams, as well as the most memorable kits worn over the years including the first time the iconic hoops appeared in 1903. On top of all that, there is also a club directory, a detailed diagram of Celtic Park, honours, records & stats, plus a foreword by club favourite John Hartson. ...

The whisky & gin revival has helped to herald the much-welcomed return of the cocktail.

Classic cocktails have seen a

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This treasury of inspirational ideas will help you find contentment.

With"es which range from the light-hearted to

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The Pocket Book of Wales Rugby is a classic collection of words of wit & wisdom by, & about, the famous coaches, great players & celebrity fans who have sung " Bread of Heaven" & " Land of my Fathers" cheering on the Welsh Rugby Team.

Here are more than 170"es from the glorious eras of domination to the multiple Rugby World Cup what-ifs. The thoughts of legends such as Gareth Edwards, JPR Williams, Colin Chavis, Dan Lydiate & Warren Gatl&, & dozens of others who have proudly worn the Three Feathers on their shirt, make this the perfect homage to Welsh rugby.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781781779101
• Author: Gary Baker
• Publisher: Seven Oaks
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 192
• Dimensions: 14.5 x 12 x 2cm









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The colour, form & beauty of a wild flower can be appreciated by most people, but an enjoyment of flowers can be greatly enhanced if the obsever knows something of their intricate construction & their relationships with one another. Even putting a name to a wild flower can add to its interest & to the satisfaction of the observer. In these respects this book seeks to aid the botanical natualist. This fantastic pocket guide organises these wild flowers by family allowing comparison of any closely related species, uses symbols to provide information on their habitat, is indexed by common & scientific name & key features of each plant are highlighted in the text. This pocket guide is a must-have for any budding botanist. ...

Birds of prey come in many shapes & sizes, & some are dramatic, charismatic birds. In the opinion of many people, few species in Europe match the lammergeier for sheer spectacle, & many others would rate the peregrine high on the list of perfectly adapted hunters. This fantastic pocket guide features the nine raptor families, up to 15 meticulously detailed illustrations for each species in flight & at rest for accurate identification, stunning photgraphs demonstrating the habitat, breeding & feeding patterns of each family, symbols to provide essential information & colour-coding the groups of birds by family for quick reference. This pocket guide is a must for all bird watchers, what ever level they are at. ...

The Pocket Guide to Garden Birds helps you identify the birds that use your garden, gives an idea of how they live & interpret what activities they might get up to in your garden & provides tips on how to encourage birds to feed & breed in your garden. Including over 70 Northern Europe species, 350 captivating colour illustrations & an easy to use pocket format, this is the perfect beginner's guide. ...

Following the explosion of interest in properly brewed beer, " The Pocket Homebrew Handbook" is here to provide the knowledge to allow beer enthusiasts to make their own.

Packed with 75 recipes for everything from stouts & porters to IPAs & wheat beers, you will learn how easy it is to brew your own beers bursting with taste.

So whether you like a hoppy, crisp finish or a biscuity, malty taste you are certain to find the right beer for you.

A comprehensive introduction provides all the information needed to get started, explaining the key ingredients & how they work together, plus the equipment youll need.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781909313613
• Author: Dave Law & Beshlie Grimes
• Publisher: Dog n Bone
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 192
• Dimensions: 24.5 x 24.5 x 2cm













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