Presents an analysis of the structures of social encounters from the perspective of the dramatic performance. This title shows us how people use such 'fixed props' as houses, clothes, & job situations; how they combine in teams resembling secret societies; &, how they adopt discrepant roles & communicate out of character. ...

No one has ever poured more raw emotion into a song than these true Blue greats. 60 dazzling tracks performed by some of the genre's pioneers, including Tampa Red, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Big Bill Broonzy, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, to name a few. ...

Featuring some of Great Britain's most cherished train lines, including: The Avon Valley Railway, Swanage, Bluebell Line & Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. The Avon Valley Railway: In the Southwest of England lies the Avon Valley Railway running southeast from suburban Old-land Common, through once rural Bitton & into the beautiful Avon Valley. Built in 1865, this former Midland Railway branch line, connected Bristol with Bath. The line became best known for carrying the Pines Express holiday passengers from Manchester & the Midlands, to the sandy beaches of Bournemouth & Dorset. Swanage: The Swanage Railway offers a more intensive steam & diesel train service than virtually any other preserved railway, operating everyday between April & October. Travelling through the stunning Purbeck countryside between Norden & the seaside town of Swanage, you too can enjoy the wonderfully preserved Swanage line with this nostalgic look back. Bluebell Line: The UK's first preserved standard gauge passenger railway, re-opening parts of the Lewes to East Grinstead line of the Old London, Brighton & South Coast Railway in 1960. Since then it has preserved for posterity a country branch line, its steam locomotives, coaches & goods stock, signalling systems, stations & operating practices. Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway: Known as the friendly line in the Cotswolds, this railway runs along a part of the former Great Western's Railway from Birmingham to Cheltenham, via Stratford-upon-Avon. The line commands wonderful views of the sleepy hamlets & villages, as it runs through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. Although the line closed to passengers in 1960, it continued in use as a goods line until 1976. ...

Details: Homemade preserves are delicious, easy to make & a delight for the whole family. They are increasingly popular
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This beautifully illustrated, practical & easy-to-use guide provides a wealth of ideas for making delicious preserves & drinks from over fifty fruits & vegetables. There is no comparison between shop-bought preserves & those you can make at home. With the most basic equipment, a little time & some fresh home-grown or bought produce you can make a jam, pickle or drink that's totally unique, incredibly delicious & inexpensive. Whether you want to savour the taste of your summer tomatoes all year round, treat your friends & family to the most thoughtful presents or are looking for a way to control what's in yours & your children's food, this book will show you how. In this definitive guide, author Jill Nice covers all aspects of preserving. She takes readers step-by-step through the preserving process, including choosing the right jars & containers, utensils & equipment; cooking with sugars & setting ingredients; & safe, easy sterilising. This book will also contain both traditional & modern preserving techniques, store cupboard cheats & lots of handy tips & advice. From the most well known & loved fruit & vegetables like strawberries, chillies & blackcurrants to more unusual ones like okra & pomegranate you will find recipes for jams, ketchups, pickles, cordials, conserves, jellies. curds & much more! Inspired recipes, reliable advice & fail-safe instructions
- all in Jill's engaging, down-to-earth & inimitable style. This is the only book on preserves you need on your shelf. Examples of just some of the things Jill will show you how to make with gooseberries
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It is 1861, & as the Civil war rages, Captain Fitz Dunaway humiliates his commanding officer, & faces a court martial. Now his plot is to assassinate President Lincoln. Searching for traitors who will embrace him as one of their own, Fitz discovers just how fine the line is between allegiance to your cause
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Gathers some of the best poetry by the author from the mid-1980s onwards. Ranging from graceful, evocative lyrics & mysterious dream-like narratives through alert cultural observations & hilariously inventive cut-ups, this work explores poetry as way of behaving in language that is also a way of behaving in the world. ...

Travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs by making a stunning full colour model of the ferocious apex predator, the ...

Discover the magic of mythical beasts by making a stunning full colour model of the awe-inspiring Dragon of Legends. Then, ...

Discover the magic of mythical beasts by reading all about dragon folklore, mythology & facts in this beautifully illustrated book. Then, press out & build a stunning full colour model of the Dragon of the Legends! Not suitable for children under the age of 3 years. ...