'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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A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. Two birds face many decisions & dangers before finding the Best Nest. Beginners Books are designed to encourage even non-reading children to give reading a try. This Green Back Book will boost the confidence of children who have just started to read on their own. Perfect for giving children confidence & encouraging them to go on reading. ...

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. ...

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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Every year more & more people are choosing to snub the long-haul flights & rigorous security checks & holiday in Britain. 22 million people visit the Peak District every year making it one of the most popular national parks in the world. No wonder given the range of stunning scenery & traditional life. There are many walking guides to the Peaks but this is the first guidebook to focus on having a superb holiday in the area covering all the attractions & modern facilities for the visitor all written by locals who know the area like the back of their 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
Includes::
- 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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This beautifully packaged book looks at what makes Britain the historical & diverse nation that it is. The 64 page full colour book is illustrated with fabulous archive pictures of some of the most well-known & identifiable British Icons. From Harrods Red Telephone Boxes & Fish & Chips through to the Mini James Bond & Cricket this is a compendium of Great British Icons. ...

A brillian new game that light heartedly delves in to our everyday life reminding us of the diverse unique & hilarious everyday things people & places that make Britain such an outstanding place to live. Young patriots will love this hilarious picture-driven question board game. It focuses on the unusual diverse & unique occurrences surrounding everyday British life; reminding us of why Britain is such a great & humorous place to be from Lolly-Pop ladies & conkers to fish & chips & Mr Whippy ice cream! A great game for the whole family to play on a cold rainy night! A game for 2 teams of any number or 2-6 individual players. The Team Game is great when you have a mix of younger & older players. It makes best use of everybodys knowledge. The individual game is great if you want to be more competitive. Carries EU Toy Safety Directive not suitable for children under 11 years ...

Despite her privileged upbringing Daisy Lennox has always longed to make something of her life. She is drawn to the suffragette movement but when her father faces ruin they are forced to move to the country & Daisys first duty is to her family. Here she becomes engaged to her childhood friend
- a union both families have dreamed of. But on the eve of their wedding war is declared & Daisy knows her life will never be the same again.
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