After her years in domestic service, Winifred Foley married & started a family. But, while scraping a living as a charwoman in a rundown north London tenement, she continued to long for her home in the Forest of Dean & the cherished relatives she had left behind. Determined to give their children the rural upbringing she had enjoyed, the young couple moved to an isolated, crumbling cottage not far from the Forest. But even in the 1950s they lacked heating or running water, & money was tight. Food was begged, borrowed or home-grown, & their clothes were h&-me-downs. It was a primitive life of hard work on the l&, struggling to make ends meet, & finding strength in the embrace of a loving family. ...

Aim for victory with the awesome athletes in this exciting activity book, Shiny Stickers Going for Gold! With shiny gold stickers & a medal to play with, this fun activity book is perfect for sporty children aged 4+. Inside the book, discover playful puzzles, awesome activities & cool card press-outs to make! Product Information:  •†ISBN: 9781805440284 •†Author: Craig Nye •†Publisher: Make Believe Ideas •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:†54 •†Dimensions: 21.5 x 28 x 1.2cm   ...

Discover fantastic fairies, dragons, mermaids & more in this magical activity book. Packed with enchanting activities to complete & sweet card-press outs to make, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus your very own magical creature shiny stickers to use in the book or wherever you want! A MAGICAL-CREATURE THEMED ACTIVITY BOOK WITH SHINY FOIL STICKERS! Product Information:  •†ISBN: 9781803370804 •†Author: Jess Moorhouse •†Publisher: Make Believe Ideas •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:†42 •†Dimensions: 21.5 x 28 x 0.5cm   ...

Brian King has earned an international reputation for the quality of his models, all built using skills initially learned during a 5-year craft apprentice-ship when he acquired the basic practical skills in both wood & metal work. This book is a compilation of material published in the specialist hobby magazine Model Boats. ...

For twenty years, Ireland's economic miracle was supposed to be the envy of the world. Low taxes, light regulation & an 'anything goes' attitude seemed to have created boundless prosperity. & then, the glittering palaces vanished in the heat of the gl ...

This charming little handbook was first published in the 1950s as an aid for stewards entering the Merchant Navy. It contained notes on the necessary etiquette & skills required to serve passengers on the great ocean liners of the day, whether in first class or the emerging tourist class. Packed with all sorts of fascinating facts, tips & hints & supported by diagrammatic drawings of table settings from breakfast to dinner, this will appeal not only to former ship stewards reminiscing on days gone by, but also to anyone who is part of the burgeoning cruise industry, where people can still enjoy this level of service. Cookery historians will also find much of interest in the menus of the time that are listed together with the handy glossary of French terms at the back of the book. Finally, this is also the book for anyone who ever wondered how to get a drinking glass clean & smudge free: ' Glasses should be washed in warm water, rinsed in cold, dried with a linen cloth (linen does not leave fluff on the glass in the same way as cotton).' or correctly uncork & serve a bottle of champagne. Its nostalgic impact is further reinforced by the inclusion of the adverts that appeared in the first edition, from Sun-Pat peanuts to Old Charlie Rum. ...

Whether you're a Master, Commander or Pirate of the Caribbean, this is the vessel for you. From the earliest canoes to today's sophisticated ocean-going giants, witness the drama, the splendour & excitement of Ship's story above & below the waves, through centuries of exploration, endeavour & conflict. Produced in association with the National Maritime Museum. 30.7 x 26.3 x 2.8 cm, pages 400 ...

Discover the inner workings of 15 watercraft, from racing catamarans to deep-sea submersible. Each illustration explains the technology behind central components & throughout there are photographs to show each craft in action. Ideal for: Teaching children the inner workings of ships & submarines. This paperback has 40 pages & measures 29.5cm x 22.5cm x 0.5cm ...

Explores the origins of American warships, primarily light & medium frigates, built for the Continental Navy during the years 1776-1783. Looking at how these ships performed in key battles, this title presents an overview of the ships' service & development until France's entry into the war & its subsequent decline in importance. ...

Ships Paint By Numbers paint Your Own. The Paint by Number Artist Canvas Series means that you can take your painting to the next level. Simply follow the outline that has been provided on the Real Artist Canvas to create your very own masterpiece. Each set

Includes:: 1 grayscale preprinted canvas, 10 essententials 5ml acrylic paints, 1 paint reference guide, 1 paint brush & easy to follow instructions. Board size is 11 inches by 14 inches.

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