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 ultimate great-value language learning pack containing two full-colour books four audio CDs & a complete easy to use essential grammar guide. Complete Talk Spanish has everything you need to make the move from absolute beginner to confident Spanish speaker. Whether you're learning for business travel or just for fun it's straightforward proven approach will ensure you're soon able to speak Spanish confidently enough to cope in a range of everyday situations from ordering food to renting property. Combining the bestselling Talk Spanish with Talk Spanish 2 & Talk Spanish 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 272-page grammar guide. ...

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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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. ...

Outstanding translations by leading contemporary scholars -- many commissioned especially for this volume -- are presented here in the first single edition to include the entire surviving corpus of works attributed to Plato in antiquity. In his introductory essay John Cooper explains the presentation of these works discusses questions concerning the chronology of their composition comments on the dialogue form in which Plato wrote & offers guidance on approaching the reading & study of Platos works. Also included are concise introductions to each translation meticulous annotation designed to serve both scholar & general reader & a comprehensive index. This handsome volume offers fine paper & a high-quality Smyth-sewn cloth binding in a sturdy elegant edition. ...

The Oxford Translation of Aristotle" was originally published in 12 volumes between 1912 & 1954. It is universally recognized as the standard English version of Aristotle. This revised edition contains the substance of the original translation slightly emended in light of recent scholarship; three of the original versions have been replaced by new translations; & a new & enlarged selection of fragments has been added. The aim of the translation remains the same: to make the surviving works of Aristotle accessible to English speaking readers." ...

The Oxford Translation of Aristotle was originally published in 12 volumes between 1912 & 1954. It is universally recognized as the standard English version of Aristotle. This revised edition contains the substance of the original translation slightly emended in light of recent scholarship; three of the original versions have been replaced by new translations; & a new & enlarged selection of Fragments has been added. The aim of the translation remains the same: to make the surviving works of Aristotle readily accessible to English speaking readers. ...

Whether through an admiration instilled at school or discovered with passion later in life William Shakespeare inhabits us all. This is the ideal gift for lovers of Shakespeare who will be able simply to enjoy revelling in the intrinsic beauty of the Bards prose & poetry laid out in all its glory unfettered by fussy notes & accompanied by beautiful & evocative artwork to set the mood. A thoughtful introduction is followed by all of Shakespeares plays sonnets & poems
- an attractive & accessible collection that will appeal to all.
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