A masterpiece of comic brilliance The Complete Far Side contains every Far Side cartoon every syndicated-over 4 000 if you must know-presented in (more or less) chronological order by year of publication with more than 1 100 that have never before appeared in a book. Also included are additional Far Side cartoons Larson created after his retirement: 13 that appeared in the last Far Side book Last Chapter & Worse & six cartoons that periodically ran as a special feature in the New York Times Science Times section as The Far Side of Science. Creator Gary Larson offers a rare glimpse into the mind of The Far Side in quirky & thoughtful introductions to each of the 14 chapters. Complaint letters fan letters & queries from puzzled readers appear alongside some of the more provocative or elusive panels. Actor author & comedian Steve Martin offers his pithy thoughts in a foreword & Gary Larson's former editor describes what it was like to be the guy who could explain every Far Side cartoon." The Complete Far Side (c) 2003 by Far Works Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Far Side (r) & the Larson (r) signature are registered trademarks of Far Works Inc." ...

This delightful book contains all 20 of the popular Farmyard Tales" stories. It is especially written with the help of a reading expert to ensure young children succeed in their first efforts to read. It is illustrated by Stephen Cartwright with stories by Heather Amery & a little yellow duck to find on every page. It comes with a read along CD." ...

Father Brown one of the most quirkily genial & lovable characters to emerge from English detective fiction first made his appearance in The Innocence of Father Brown in 1911. That first collection of stories established G.K. Chesterton's kindly cleric in the front rank of eccentric sleuths. This complete collection contains all the favourite Father Brown stories showing a quiet wit & compassion that has endeared him to many whilst solving his mysteries by a mixture of imagination & a sympathetic worldliness in a totally believable manner. ...

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of G. K. Chestertons Father Brown mysteries BBC One Daytime has commissioned a new 10-part drama series for January 2013 to bring the priest-turned-detective back to life. BBC Books will be publishing a new edition of the original & complete short stories to tie-in to transmission. Set in the early-twentieth century Father Browns world is quintessentially English; crime scenes await in country houses rural parish churches & quaint gardens as well as foggy London streets & shadowy railway stations. Father Brown may be a kindly cleric but his bumbling nature disguises a detective mind to rival Sherlock Holmes... The character of Father Brown brought to life by Mark Williams is based on a real parish priest & the idea that priests through hearing Confession know the worst of human nature more than anyone including the police. Father Brown uses his experiences to put himself into the mind of the criminal to solve each mystery & catch the perpetrators. ...

Boasting countless benefits & applications hand made felt is a chunky durable & non-fraying fabric that can be used for fashion & home projects. With ' Complete Feltmaking' any crafter can learn the art of creating felt with a little fleece water & soap. This exciting new book covers all aspects of feltmaking from making simple flat felt to felting 3D shapes as well as felting knitted work needle felting & some slightly more advanced techniques such as cobweb felting. Each technique is carefully explained in detail with step-by-step instructions & accompanied by several projects to keep you constantly inspired. From a cheerful polka-dot bag & cozy felted slippers to a whimsical mobile & heart-warming tea cozy this spirited primer offers a range of projects for beginner & advanced felters. Once the crafter has become comfortable with basic techniques she/he can graduate to more complex felting techniques in the advanced chapter. This book

Includes:: everything you need to bring the highly sought after handcrafted style of felt to your wardrobe & your home.

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From Antigua to New Zealand discover the flags of the world with this complete guide published in association with the Flag Institute. Travel to each country of the world using the small-scale map & find out about over 300 national international official & provincial flags from across the globe. Each national flag is covered: detailed notes & annotations will tell you all about its history design development the significance of colours symbols crests & coats of arms & any recent changes. Updates include new flags for Montenegro Kosovo & Lesotho. It also features flags of major international organizations plus key flags in world history. ...

Beginning the complete library of the greatest science fiction hero of all time this brand new collection of library editions features all new restorations that will preserve these legendary adventures. Starting with revered writer-artist Alex Raymond this volume sees the arrival of pulp hero Flash Gordon on the planet Mongo & his first encounter with the deadly Ming the Merciless. ...

' We shall have no other course to pursue but to fulfil our promise. You will die at Eight in the Evening
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UK's bestselling language learning audio series This new edition of the Easy Learning French Complete Audio Course combines the content from Easy Learning French 1 & 2 to take you from complete beginner to complete confidence. It is the perfect companion for holidays & business trips abroad. * Easy to use
- fast flexible & portable * Easy to follow
- just listen speak & learn * Easy to learn
- no complex grammar Whether you're a beginner or you want to refresh & build upon your existing knowledge you can become confident in French without even having to pick up a pen. Contains 2 booklets & 6 CDs with over 6 hours of audio


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An all-in-one gardening book by the worlds best-selling gardening author. In its 256 pages the beginner can find the answers to all those questions & problems which crop up. For experienced gardeners it is an invaluable source book to those areas where they may lack information or experience. * Find out about garden styles & the secrets of good design. * Learn about your plants. * Check effects of the weather on your garden. * Learn how to identify & improve your soil. * Choose the best flowers for borders bedding & containers. * Learn about all the essential tasks for the gardener. * Plan the planting growing & picking of vegetables. * Find out how to choose the right tools. * Learn how to pick the right trees & shrubs for your garden. * Put a name to plant troubles & weeds plus the up-to-date way to control them. * Find the best way to look after fruit trees. * Care for & prune roses. * Learn about all the features in your garden. * Keep your lawn in the best condition. * Pick the right greenhouse for your needs. * And much much more. The Complete Garden Expert is the latest addition to the worlds best-selling garden book series. It is packed with full-colour photographs practical diagrams & Expert-style copy to provide a unique guide to every part of the garden. ...