Sweeping historical novel from Philippa Gregory the author of The Other Boleyn Girl & The Virgin's Lover. Set in the 1600s & seen through the eyes of John Tradescant gardener to the great men of the age. A traveller in a time of discovery the greatest gardening pioneer of his day yet a man of humble birth: John Tradescant's story is a mirror to the extraordinary age in which he lives. As gardener & confidante to Sir Robert Cecil Tradescant is well placed to observe the social & political changes that are about to sweep through the kingdom. While his master conjures intrigues at Court Tradescant designs for him the magnificent garden at Hatfield scouring the known world for ever more wonderful plants: new varieties of fruit & flower the first horse chestnuts to be cultivated in England even larches from Russia. Moving to the household of the flamboyant Duke of Buckingham Tradescant witnesses at first hand the growing division between Parliament & the people; & the most loyal of servants must find a way to become an independent squire. ...

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Includes:: A Wizard of Earthsea"; " The Tombs of Atuan"; " The Farthest Shore". Tehanu
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Everyone knows that orphanages are horrible places. But Earwig has a surprising amount of power over everyone else at St Morwald's Home for Children & loves it there. So the last thing she wants is to be sent to live with the very strange Bella Yaga! Earwig was left at St Morwald's as a baby. Unlike the other children she loves it there mostly because she has the run of the place & seems to be able to persuade people to do as she wants. Then one day Earwig is chosen to live with a very strange couple: Bella Yaga her new 'mother' is actually a horrible witch. Earwig will need all her ingenuity (and some help from a talking cat) to survive! With terrific line drawings that perfectly complement Diana's witty magical story this is sure to appeal to a new generation of fans. ...

Ideal for the beginner each song has chord symbols lyrics & suggestions for registration rhythm & tempo. This work



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22 chart hits in easy melody line arrangements for all electronic keyboards. Ideal for beginners each song has chord symbols lyrics suggested registration rhythm & tempo. Easy-to-follow keyboard diagrams are grouped together at the start of each song & show all the left handed chord voicings used. ...

Bradts fully illustrated wildlife guides focus on regions of the world particularly celebrated for their amazing & often unique species. With spectacular photography or exclusive watercolour drawings throughout each visitors guide provides an introduction to the regions principal flora & fauna alongside suggested wildlife itineraries practical information on when to go & what to take & photography tips. Written in a deliberately engaging way they offer something different from dry field guides & will appeal to the interested layman as much as the wildlife devotee. Ideal as a lightweight companion to any wildlife trip they also make a handsome souvenir. The wildlife of east Africa is the major visitor attraction of this region thanks to the legendary game reserves of Serengeti & the Maasai Mara. This new guide provides a colourful overview of the regions variety of large animals together with information on their habits & habitats. The book also provides an excellent introduction to the regions less heralded variety of smaller creatures including 1 500 bird species & butterflies. Accessible & beautifully illustrated the guide will appeal both to the first-time visitor & to the serious naturalist seeking a compact volume to carry around. It also makes a great souvenir. ...

Beautiful beaches cosmopolitan cities rainforests & the Great Barrier Reef are just a few reasons why so many fall under the spell of Australia 's east coast. Regis St. Louis Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage & you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 8 authors 94 maps 1 Big Banana 18 000 km of coastline Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps At-a-glance practical info Your Reef Trip planning feature Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background ...

Take off & discover Australias sunshine coast. From its vibrant cities to stunning beaches beautiful wine region & tremendous ...

Contains photographs of the same railway location separated in time by just a few years or maybe a century or more. This title



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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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