This is the complete collection of stories from one of the most original & powerful American writers of the twentieth-century. Including A Good Man is Hard to Find" & " Everything That Rises Must Converge" this collection also contains several stories only available in this volume." ...

It is more than a century since the ascetic gaunt & enigmatic detective Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in A Study in Scarlet. From 1891 beginning with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes the now legendary & pioneering Strand Magazine began serialising Arthur Conan Doyles matchless tales of detection featuring the incomparable sleuth patiently assisted by his doggedly loyal & lovably pedantic friend & companion Dr Watson. The stories are illustrated by the remarkable Sydney Paget from whom our images of Sherlock Holmes & his world derive & who first equipped Holmes with his famous deerstalker hat. The literary cult of Sherlock Holmes shows no sign of fading with time as each new generation comes to love & revere the penetrating mind & ruthless logic which were the undoing of so many Victorian master criminals. ...

The ultimate great-value language learning pack containing two full-colour books four audio CDs & a complete easy to use essential grammar guide. Complete Talk French has everything you need to make the move from absolute beginner to confident French speaker. Whether you're learning for business travel or just for fun its straightforward proven approach will ensure you're soon able to speak French confidently enough to cope in a range of everyday situations from ordering food to renting property. ...

Complete Talk German has everything you need to make the move from absolute beginner to confident German speaker. Whether youre learning for business travel or just for fun its straightforward proven approach will ensure youre soon able to speak German confidently enough to cope in a range of everyday situations from ordering food to renting property. Combining the bestselling Talk German with Talk German 2 & Talk German Grammar its enjoyable activities interactive audio & clear jargon-free grammar explanations will quickly develop your language skills & encourage you to make genuine progress right from the start. This great-value pack contains two course books four audio CDs & a 264-page grammar guide. ...

The ultimate great-value language learning pack containing two full-colour books four audio CDs & a complete easy to use essential grammar guide. Complete Talk Italian has everything you need to make the move from absolute beginner to confident Italian speaker. Whether youre learning for business travel or just for fun its straightforward proven approach will ensure youre soon able to speak Italian confidently enough to cope in a range of everyday situations from ordering food to renting property. Combining the bestselling Talk Italian with Talk Italian 2 & Talk Italian Grammar its enjoyable activities interactive audio & clear jargon-free grammar explanations will quickly develop your language skills & encourage you to make genuine progress right from the start. ...

The Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing" has established itself as a recommended standard text for all veterinary nurses. It is designed both to satisfy the requirements of the syllabus studied by all student veterinary nurses & to provide a wide range of information for qualified nurses working in veterinary practice. This new second edition has been updated & revised to align it perfectly with the needs of a new generation of students." ...

* Revised redesigned & updated with a selection of new recipes this glorious book is a celebration of the very best of British food * Contains over 300 delicious traditional dishes from warming soups to delectable puddings * Packed with mouthwatering colour illustrations * Aga instructions for each recipe This classic British cookbook newly updated & redesigned for 2010 contains a wealth of tempting traditional recipes. Choose from time-honoured family favourites such as Toad in the Hole or Rice Pudding or discover local gems from around the country such as Stargazey Pie from Cornwall or Singin' Hinnies from Northumberl&. As well as the conventional cooking method instructions are given for each recipe to be cooked on an Aga. The book also explores the history behind some of the key dishes in British cooking from 14th-century Macaroni Cheese to 19th-century Mulligatawny Soup & the introductions to each chapter provide a fascinating account of our culinary traditions & influences. Sarah Edington's research has uncovered long-forgotten but delicious tastes of history from the roots of British cooking. The book's recipes are arranged as follows: soups; fish dishes; meat dishes; vegetables & side dishes; hot puddings; cold puddings; breads teabreads & scones; jams & preserves; drinks & confectionery. ...

Eating fresh home-grown produce can't be beaten & with this book which caters for novice gardeners & devoted enthusiasts alike you will learn all you need to know to grow your own vegetables
- from choosing a site to storing vegetables after the harvest. Simple straightforward advice shows you how to match planting strategies to the way a crop grows & how to get the most out of a vegetable garden no matter what lifestyle climate & garden soil you have. A crop list features over 80 entries on different vegetables
- from artichokes to courgettes. Each entry contains a jargon buster planting prescription box problem solver recommended varieties & a Green Light box which helps the reader decide if this is the right plant for them. & throughout the book there are a dozen sample garden plans for every scheme from patio containers through to kitchen gardens. Growing your own vegetables has never been easier!

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Whether you're lucky enough to have your own garden run an allotment or only have enough room for a few pots & containers you can successfully grow your own fresh vegetables to feed your family. John Harrison's practical guide gives you all the information you need to prepare the soil & start sowing your seeds. Learn all about: preparing the vegetable patch; getting the most from your land; tackling weeds & pests; benefiting from greenhouses & polytunnels; making your own compost & organic fertilizers; successional growing; & saving & sowing your own seed. It

Includes:: a month-by-month guide to help you plan your gardening year. The Complete Vegetable Grower" contains in one comprehensive volume all John's tips & tried-&-tested methods for successful vegetable growing. It

Includes:: an indispensable A to Z guide to vegetables month-by-month advice to help you plan your gardening year & an easy-to-follow sowing & harvesting chart. & for the first time his practical advice is illustrated with hundreds of beautiful colour photos."



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This complete chronological record of VC holders is an essential work of reference for every student of military history. All the British & Commonwealth servicemen who have been awarded the highest honour for exceptional acts of bravery & self-sacrifice are commemorated here. The first VCs awarded for the Crimean War & in the nineteenth-century colonial wars are described as are the VCs awarded in the world wars of the twentieth century & the most recent VCs awarded during present-day conflicts in Iraq & Afghanistan. The extraordinary exploits recounted in this fascinating book make unforgettable reading. Each entry gives the name & rank of the VC holder & the date & location of the action in which the VC was earned. The episodes themselves are described in vivid detail. Some information is also provided on the subsequent career of the VC recipients the location of their medals & their place of burial. This remarkable reference book should appeal to anyone who is interested in British military history & in the history of medals & in tales of the extraordinary heroism exhibited by men under fire. Kevin Brazier has investigated the lives careers & military exploits of all 1358 VC holders in order to compile this unique book. He has long been intrigued by medals & medal recipients in particular by the VC Britains highest award for gallantry. ...