An indispensable combination of 200 best loved hymns poems & readings for every occasion & ideal for personal reflection. Complete with a brief introduction to each piece & its author this book is a wonderful personal reference & devotional guide. From Away in a Manger to God Save the Queen & the famous Bible passage on love 1 Corinthians 13 to Tennysons Crossing the Bar it has passages suitable for every occasion & has all you need to plan a baptism a wedding or should the need arise a funeral. ...

The role of being best man at a wedding is a huge honour but the amount of responsibilities it comes with can quickly seem overwhelming. Best Man Best Speech" is the answer to any worries a best man has. It covers in detail all the duties of the best man including before during & after the wedding. The book is split into two parts; the first focuses on the best mans duties & the latter on the speech. The first section covers all vital duties of a best man from the initial appointment of the role through to the often-tricky stag party arrangements & the preparation for the big day as well as getting the couple away from the ceremony. The second section covers all vital aspects of the best mans speech: from gathering stories jokes & anecdotes developing the structure & practising it through to its delivery & how to conquer the inevitable Big Day nerves. " Best Man Best Speech" also

Includes:: many funny personal stories as well as plenty of useful tips including how to avoid trouble on a stag night how to tie a bow tie & how rude a best mans jokes can be during the speech! Whether the wedding is formal or informal large or small or whether the best man is a woman this book provides all the necessary information to enable the role of Best Man to be pulled off perfectly without a hitch."

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With clear advice on the formalities & etiquette plus inspiring ideas for your speech here you will find all you need to be the best ever Best Man. It

Includes:: sample speeches jokes & one-liners. Your duties & wedding etiquette are explained. It talks about delivering the perfect Best Man speech including great tips on making a toast to the happy couple.

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Being asked to be Best Man is a huge compliment
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'I am one of the old school & believe that a woman's place is within the home. However I cannot I will not condone unfairness amongst females. I suggest that in due course you send your Matron a letter of thanks. You had after all a most unusual reference.' In 1949 Staff Nurse Georgie Edwards is asked to chaperone medical students undertaking their practical exams when suddenly the penny drops. Georgie wants to learn to diagnose & treat too. Against the odds she wins herself a place to study medicine at London's St Bartholomew's Hospital & she sets about becoming not a consultant 'who sweeps by' but a doctor who listens & cares. Yet Georgie wants to fall in love & start a family as well as have a career
- is this one dream too many for a woman in the 1950s? Warm & full of humour The Best Medicine" is Georgie's fascinating memoir of her early years as a nurse & doctor."
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Since 1984 the quarterly magazine 2600 has provided fascinating articles for readers who are curious about technology. Find the best of the magazine's writing in Best of 2600: A Hacker Odyssey a collection of the strongest most interesting & often most controversial articles covering 24 years of changes in technology all from a hacker's perspective. Included are stories about the creation of the infamous tone dialer red box" that allowed hackers to make free phone calls from payphones the founding of the Electronic Frontier Foundation & the insecurity of modern locks." ...

2012 marks the 25th anniversary of the Alex" cartoon strip which began mocking the financial world back in the yuppie years when bankers were held in public contempt for being greedy arrogant & immoral. A quarter of a century later they still are; which leaves us satirists wondering what on earth was the point?" ...

There aren't many people for whom the mere mention of their name brings a smile to people's faces but Frank Barlow was one of them. You didn't have to hear that voice with its broad Nottinghamshire accent or see that face with its hint of an impish smile. His humour was in the words that he wrote & his character was in every line. Frank was a household name among anglers as famous for his fishing skill as for his waspish wit & hilarious way with words. He set a match record for the River Derwent with 104 lb 9 oz of chub at Borrowash & once had 72 bream for 180 lb in a pleasure session at Holme Pierrepont. In 40 years of match fishing he tasted success at the highest level on the Open circuit winning river championships & team titles with Shakespeare & Notts Fed helping the latter to two National wins one with a record weight & another with a record points tally. & every week he recounted the highs & lows of his previous weekend's outings in his eagerly awaited column leaving us with a legacy of home-spun phrases & notorious nicknames that were unmistakably Frank. It is strange & sad to think that a new generation of anglers has grown up never having benefited from Frank's words of wisdom & for whom the terms 'cesspit' 'grueller' & 'parrot cage' have no special meaning. But that is one of the reasons for creating this book to take the best of Frank's ten years of weekly columns & to present them to a new audience. For those who knew & fished with Frank it will be a stroll down memory lane with someone who was always great company win or lose. & for those who are new to Frank's writings it will be a chance to get to know a man who combined a love of angling & a unique turn of phrase with a wonderful gift for making people laugh. They broke the mould when they made Frank & no one has come along who can fill his waders but thankfully he left a golden legacy in his words. This book is a reminder of how good he was. Wherever he is now he's sure to be making someone smile. ...

Every year more & more people are choosing to snub the long-haul flights & rigorous security checks & holiday in Britain. Cornwall offers the best of Britain's stylish contemporary facilities mixed with stunning landscapes & fascinating heritage & this guidebook is researched & written by a local writer who know the area like the back of her h&. The Best of Britain series uniquely brings together local knowledge of the area & expert advice to make sure you get the most out of your visit. The guide
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- The best attractions for young couples families & groups of friends
- Recommendations from local characters & celebrities
- Where to find fresh organic & local produce & tucked-away farm shops & delis
- Recommended places to eat out
- from quirky cafes to Michelin-starred restaurants
- Wet-weather options
- for when the unpredictable British weather lets you down
- Great things to do with children (and where to go to get away from them!)
- The best places to stay
- from cosy cottages to boutique hotels
- Local legends festivals & pubs











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Many Brits are discovering the joys of holidaying on home soil: reducing their carbon footprint while exploring many well-loved & undiscovered areas of Engl&. This unique guide to the Isle of Wight & the New Forest is a valuable source of local information to help visitors get the most out of the area in the time you have; be it a two-week holiday short break or long weekend. Throughout the book local people give their recommendations on where to find the best fish & chips bike ride or secret path to a spectacular view uncovering the Best of Britain. This guide

Includes:: practical information on a range of accommodation the best places to eat local festivals events & activities as well as informing readers about the history geology & culture of the area with a local heroes section of famous residents past & present. Informative maps are found throughout the book including walking & climbing routes & childrens activities in the area. The book focuses on what makes this part of the south of England so special: the charm of the New Forests many walks & cottages the small market towns strewn inside the forest; the Isle of Wights chalk cliffs deserted beaches & picturesque seaside towns.

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