A combination of folklore & time-honoured advice, this book illuminates the history behind female wisdom from yesteryear. Taking in money saving ideas, gardening knowledge, household management & age-old remedies, it offers both seasoned advice & eccentric cures for a huge range of problems. Revealing that a great deal of old wives lore does have its practical merits, but also how a lot of tales are not to be relied upon, this fascinating compendium of tips & tricks shows how sometimes old advice is still the best ...

Storytelling kept alive the myths, legends, & history of the Blasket Islands, which are three miles off Irelands Dingle Peninsula. In her old age, Peig Sayers, 'the Queen of Gaelic storytellers', recounted her life to her son, who recorded the tale in this book. She recalls the events of her life & her simple philosophy. ...

Born in 1923, George Montague has seen many changes in his lifetime, few greater than the attitude towards being gay
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Support Oldham Athletic FC all year round with this A3 calendar for 2019, featuring all your favourite players throughout the months.

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Toys & Games Kids Jigsaw Puzzles Kids will love this musical floor puzzle with a sing-along book featuring Old Mac Donald Had a Farm! Once the puzzle has been put together, press the sound button on the bottom right-hand corner jigsaw piece to hear the familiar song. With 28 giant pieces, you can sing & play all day long!   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781488950506 •†Author: Hinkler •†Publisher:†  Hinkler •†Format:†  Box Set • Dimensions: 34.4 x 52.6 cm ...

From the very beginning there was not the slightest doubt that Olga da Polga was the sort of guinea-pig who would go places. Michael Bond's guinea-pig has been charming readers for more than 40 years. Catherine Rayner illustrates this stunning full colour gift edition of The Tales of Olga da Polga. ...

A succinct & engaging history of the olive from antiquity to the present day, this book describes the role that olive trees, olives & their oil have played in myths, legends & literature, as well as in the everyday lives of people living throughout ...

You can get great satisfaction from home-baking, & save money too. olive: 101 Brilliant Baking Ideas is an inspiring cookbook containing olive magazine's best baking recipes, from impressive cakes & desserts to quick & simple traybakes, pastries & pies. olive is the stylish monthly magazine for food lovers. As well as easy, seasonal recipes, restaurant recommendations & food-focused travel, olive features ethical shopping guidance, unpretentious wine advice & expert cooking tips & techniques from leading chefs Gordon Ramsay & Master Chef's John Torode. ...

Sometimes you just need something comforting to raise your spirits, to de-stress or indulge. "101 Comfort Food Classics" has plenty of uplifting ideas from familiar favourites like Beef in ale with horseradish dumplings, Easiest-ever chocolate fudge cake & Steamed treacle pudding to more exotic, but equally cheering, combinations like creamy Prawn & harissa stew with couscous & Fluffy coconut & lime cake. With speedy suggestions for a quick comfort fix, bowl food to enjoy in front of the TV, meals for relaxed entertaining with friends, & ideas for when only something sweet will do, this book is the perfect companion. " Olive" is the stylish monthly magazine for food lovers. As well as easy, seasonal recipes, restaurant recommendations & food-focused travel, Olive features ethical shopping guidance, unpretentious wine advice & expert cooking tips & techniques from leading chefs Gordon Ramsay & Master Chef's John Torode. ...

With once-exotic ingredients now readily available, eating around the globe has never been so easy. Spicy curries, mouth-watering pizzas & chargrilled kebabs are all at the top of our favourite food lists, so whether you want to re-create food eaten on your travels, or just be inspired to try something new, olive 101 global dishes has classics from every country. From Moroccan tuna kebabs with couscous, to Five spiced roast duck breast & Lamb saag, with this collection of recipes we've got it covered. Each recipe is accompanied by a full-colour photo so you can cook with complete confidence. olive is the magazine for modern foodies. As well as easy recipes, restaurant reviews & foodie travel guides, olive features the food issues that matter, insider shopping advice, unpretentious wine recommendations & respected columnists such as superchef Gordon Ramsay & Master Chef's John Torode. ...