The third in a landmark series of annual anthologies The Best British Short Stories 2013" brings you the best of short fiction by British writers first published in 2012. These stories first appeared in magazines from " Stand" to " Granta" in anthologies across various genres from publishers big & small & in authors' own short story collections. They were broadcast on radio & delivered by mobile phone app. They appeared online at fleetingmagazine.com & elsewhere. Jackie Kay Ross Raisin David Rose & Alex Preston headline the 2013 edition of this flagship national anthology." ...

The Bloom family owners of everyones favorite flower store Petal Pushers is back! Its summertime & twelve-year-old Del the oldest & most responsible one--has her hands full trying to solve another flower-related crisis. This time its involving a big birthday party for Ashley the mean queen bee in Dels class. Unfortunately Dels birthday is right around the same time! Will Dels family & friends still remember her big day...or will she have to sacrifice her moment in the sun to save the store? ...

This ever-popular guide to quality parks in the UK & Ireland is a bible for many regular readers who tour around Britain & Ireland as well as those seeking a camping weekend at short notice. Featuring British & Irish parks in all corners of the UK & Ireland this guide book is a glove-box favourite. ...

Echoes of Christmas 1914 in the trenches call to the present day when a letter found by chance in an antique desk brings one soldiers experience hauntingly to life. Heart-warming & spine-tingling this is a perfect story to curl up with on a winters night. ...

Hilarious sequel to The Cow That Laid an Egg Marjorie the cow is terribly excited. Shes going to enter her daughter Daisy in the Baby Cow Contest. Daisy has been a very special cow ever since the day that she surprised everyone by hatching out of an egg! Marjorie feels sure that Daisy will win hooves down. But the other mothers are starting to talk... Daisy isnt quite like the other babies; shes small & feathery & she cant even chew the cud yet. Is there something Marjorie should know? There are plenty of surprises in store for Marjorie the cow in this hilarious follow-up to The Cow That Laid an Egg introducing handsome new character Derek the bull! ...

Following the disruption hardship & challenges of the Second World War the post-war years brought a sense of optimism & excitement with families at last enjoying peacetime. This new book follows the lives of the nation's schoolchildren through the two decades following the war years recalling what it was like for those experiencing the creation of a new school system; a system underpinned by the introduction of the 11 plus exam & the provision of free secondary education for all. Combining personal reminiscences with a lively description of what was going on in the wider world of British education Simon Webb provides a vivid & entertaining picture of school life during in the 1940s & '50s which is sure to bring back nostalgic memories for all who remember the best days of their lives. ...

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This title features over 200 delicious mouthwatering dishes to make in a slow cooker. It is a complete guide to making the most of your slow cooker together with a wide range of tempting recipes for all kinds of dishes. It is an illustrated practical reference section explains preparation & cooking techniques to help you get the most from your appliance. It features a comprehensive range of classic recipes including carrot & coriander soup seafood chowder Boston baked beans steak & kidney pie moussaka special fish pie Vermont baked maple custards & chocolate cheesecake brownies. It

Includes:: a wide variety of stocks & soups sauces fondues preserves & desserts as well as delectable braises casseroles stews & pot-roasts. This lavish collection is the ultimate guide to making the most of your slow cooker with over 200 recipes ranging from all-time classic family meals to sophisticated dinners & exciting modern creations. The slow cooker is ideal for fuss-free one-pot meals such as French onion soup or Provencal beef stew. It also cooks gently so that delicate foods like fish fruit & vegetables retain their texture. Try salmon risotto baked eggs with creamy leeks or fresh currant bread & butter pudding all recipes that cook to perfection in the slow cooker. Whether you are a recent convert to the delights of creating easy & succulent dishes in the slow cooker or want to widen your existing recipe repertoire this book will provide endless inspiration.

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Enticed by advertisements for a newly restored palatial hotel & filled with visions of a life of leisure good weather & mango juice in their gin a group of very different people leave England to begin a new life in India. On arrival they are dismayed to find the palace is a shell of its former self the staff more than a little eccentric & the days of the Raj long gone. But as they soon discover life & love can begin again even in the most unexpected circumstances. ...

Freezing foods successfully -- the best recipes & techniques." Freezing is the easiest way to preserve food whether its the bounty of a summer harvest saved for winter enjoyment or a delicious prepared meal that can be thawed & reheated when needed. The Best Freezer Cookbook guides the home cook in making the best choices of foods to freeze & using the most effective techniques for preserving flavors & textures. Jan Main

Includes:: 100 carefully tested recipes for appetizers soups quick suppers meals for entertaining snacks & desserts -- all specially created & selected to give the best possible results when frozen. These recipes provide a convenient & time-saving way to create & freeze a variety of dishes including: Quick chicken noodle soup hearty tomato vegetable soup hearty turkey soup Ratatouille chicken frittata best-ever meatloaf Vegetarian shepherds pie with peppered potato topping turkey pot pie with biscuit topping Veal stew with dill & mushrooms carbonnade pork apple curry Bavarian stew Pesto croustades easy bouillabaisse pear-mincemeat strudel herbed cheese dip or spread Focaccia whole wheat soda bread cranberry oatmeal cookies double chocolate chunk cookies. Each chapter

Includes:: tips to ensure the maximum benefit from a home freezer. Helpful suggestions are given for easy entertaining monthly meal planning simple heat-&-eat dishes for busy weeknights & freezing baked goods. The Best Freezer Cookbook is the perfect cookbook for anyone who seeks delicious dishes & complete meals that are freezer friendly."



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