Beatrix Potter"s books are adored by millions but they were just one aspect of an extraordinary life. This captivating biography brings us the passionate unconventional woman behind the beloved stories: a gifted artist & shrewd businesswoman; a pioneering scientific researcher; a powerful landowner who conserved acres of Lakeland countryside; a daughter who defied her parents with her first tragically short engagement & who finally was given a second chance of love & happiness." ...

This complete & unabridged collection contains all 23 of Beatrix Potters Tales in one deluxe volume with all their original illustrations. A perfect gift to introduce children to the world of Beatrix Potter the Complete Tales is also an ideal christening present; traditional & timeless its a classic for any nursery shelf. Discover Beatrixs most famous character Peter Rabbit & meet his family & friends. There are so many exciting adventures to enjoy told with such humour & wit its difficult to believe that Beatrix Potter wrote many of them over 100 years ago. Children will love hearing what happens to naughty Peter Rabbit when he disobeys his mother & ventures into Mr. Mc Gregors vegetable garden. Theyll delight in discovering the fate of Tom Kitten who like so many young children finds it just impossible to keep his clothes neat & clean! The tales are arranged in the order in which they were first published to enable them to be read in proper sequence as several are linked together by events & characters. There is a section at the end of the book that contains four additional works by Beatrix Potter that were not published in her own lifetime. The stories included inside are: The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; " The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; " The Tailor of Gloucester"; " The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; " The Tale of Two Bad Mice"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle"; " The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher"; " The Tale of Tom Kitten"; " The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"; " The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse"; " The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes"; " The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse"; " The Tale of Mr. Tod"; " The Tale of Pigling Bland"; " The Tale of Samuel Whiskers"; " The Tale of The Pie & the Patty-Pan"; " The Tale of Ginger & Pickles"; " The Tale of Little Pig Robinson"; " The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit"; " The Story of Miss Moppet"; " Appley Dapplys Nursery Rhymes"; & " Cecily Parsleys Nursery Rhymes." ...

This is a perfect gift to introduce children to the world of Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales" is a timeless & classic essential for any nursery shelf. This complete & unabridged collection contains all 23 of Beatrix Potter's tales in one deluxe volume with all their original illustrations. The tales are arranged in the order in which they were first published & a section at the end of the book contains four additional works by Beatrix Potter that were not published in her own lifetime. The stories inside are: " The Tale of Peter Rabbit" " The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin" " The Tailor of Gloucester" " The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" " The Tale of Two Bad Mice" " The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle" " The Tale of The Pie & The Patty-Pan" " The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher" " The Story of A Fierce Bad Rabbit" " The Story of Miss Moppet" " The Tale of Tom Kitten" " The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" " The Tale of Samuel Whiskers" " The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies" " The Tale of Ginger & Pickles" " The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse" " The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes" " The Tale of Mr. Tod" " The Tale of Pigling Bland" " Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes" " The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse" " Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes" " The Tale of Little Pig Robinson" " Three Little Mice" " The Sly Old Cat" " The Fox & the Stork" & " The Rabbit's Christmas Party"." ...

Entering service at the end of the Battle of Britain the pugnacious Bristol Beaufighter was deployed in numbers by Fighter Command just in time for the start of the Luftwaffes night Blitz on Britain. Flown by specialised nightfighter squadrons
- several of them elite pre-war Auxiliary Air Force units
- it was the first nightfighter to be equipped with an airborne radar as standard. Thus equipped it combined the ability to see the enemy at night with the devastating hitting power of four cannon & six machine guns. This book covers the exploits of the men who made ace in the Beaufighter &

Includes:: stunning original artwork together with first hand accounts of the action.



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Beauties & the Beasts by John Claridges covers two decades of his fishing experience. Told in story form it records tales of good times & bad the rough & the smooth of fishing busy circuit waters. Johns writing is inspired by the likes of Rod Hutchison Rob Malin & of course Terry Hearn & he hopes the contents will serve equally to inspire & entertain others interested in angling. John Claridge was born & brought up in Yateley where he fished the nearby lakes for tench & pike. The book tells of some classic carp fishing encounters the characters John met along the way & his drive to catch big carp from some of the most prestigious venues in the country. ...

These sumptuous new hardback editions mark the 70th anniversary of Fitzgerald's death. Anthony & Gloria are the essence of Jazz Age glamour. A brilliant & magnetic couple they fling themselves at life with an energy that is thrilling. New York is a playground where they dance & drink for days on end. Their marriage is a passionate theatrical performance; they are young rich alive & lovely & they intend to inherit the earth. But as money becomes tight their marriage becomes impossible. & with their inheritance still distant Anthony & Gloria must grow up & face reality; they may be beautiful but they are also damned. ...

Anthony Patch & Gloria Gibson are the golden children of the Jazz Age. They marry & embark on a life of glittering parties lavish expenditure & scandalous revelry. When the money dries up their marriage founders. In this wistful novel Fitzgerald portrays the decline of youthful promise with devastating clarity. ...

Exploring the decadence of Jazz Age New York through a fictionalised version of his own marriage to Zelda Fitzgerald F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Beautiful & the Damned"

Includes:: an introduction by Geoff Dyer in " Penguin Modern Classics". Anthony Patch & his wife Gloria are the essence of Jazz Age glamour. A brilliant & magnetic couple they fling themselves at life with an energy that is thrilling. New York is a playground where they dance & drink for days on end. Their marriage is a passionate theatrical performance; they are young rich alive & lovely & they intend to inherit the earth. But as money becomes tight their marriage becomes impossible. & with their inheritance still distant Anthony & Gloria must face reality; they may be beautiful
- but they are also damned. F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) has acquired a mythical status in American literary history & his masterwork " The Great Gatsby" is considered by many to be the 'great American novel'. In 1920 he married Zelda Sayre dubbed 'the first American Flapper' & their traumatic marriage & Zelda's gradual descent into insanity became the leading influence on his writing. As well as many short stories Fitzgerald wrote five novels " This Side of Paradise" " The Great Gatsby" " The Beautiful & the Damned" " Tender is the Night" & incomplete at the time of his death " The Last Tycoon". After his death " The New York Times" said of him that 'in fact & in the literary sense he created a "generation"'. If you enjoyed " The Beautiful & the Damned" you might like John Dos Passos' " Manhattan Transfer" also available in " Penguin Classics". "A prose that has the tough delicacy of a garnet". (" New York Review of Books")."


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From Collins Classics & the author of ' The Great Gatsby'
- now a major film
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This title lets you select ideas from a range of popular styles including Traditional Lines Mediterranean Moods Outdoor Rooms Productive Spaces Contemplative Retreats & Modern Zones. Case studies demonstrate real-life backyards to set your imagination alight from an exotic Moroccan Nights location for entertaining in style to a peaceful & enclosed urban oasis. It

Includes:: 12 step-by-step features that show techniques for creating a range of useful features
- such as making a hot-pile compost bin setting paving stones in gravel creating a raised pool & building steps. It features over 280 diagrams & step-by-step & inspirational pictures of all kinds of patios terraces & backyards. Here you will find the practical essentials & creative choices to make the most of your own patio terrace or backyard. The first section explains how to plan your space offering design advice & basic planting techniques. Six visual styles are introduced to whet your appetite ranging from traditional & Mediterranean to productive & contemporary. Case studies include a formal terrace & a veranda with a self-sufficient backyard. The final section offers an extensive directory of planting choices. Over 280 photographs & a wealth of step-by-step instructions make this an accessible guide to creating your own one-of-a-kind outside space.


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