FERGUS CRANE! YOU ARE IN GREAT DANGER! I AM SENDING HELP. Signed T. C. your long-lost Uncle Theo Fergus Crane has an almost ordinary life
- having lessons taught by rather odd teachers on the school ship Betty Jeanne helping his mother in the bakery. But then a mysterious flying box appears at the window of his waterfront home
- & Fergus is plunged headlong into an exciting adventure! The box is followed by a winged mechanical horse that whisks him off to meet his long-lost uncle & his penguin helpers Finn Bill & Jackson. Fergus finds out that his teachers are not quite what they seem
- theyre actually pirates! Can Fergus & his winged horse save his schoolmates from the far-off Fire Island? & who else will he find there...?


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The little grey Fergie is Britains best-loved tractor the light user-friendly machine that finally replaced the horse on farms. This highly illustrated account covers the full history of Harry Fergusons tractor products from his pioneering work before the 1930s to the merger with Massey in 1957. The author has had access to fresh archive material & has interviewed many of the surviving men who were associated with Ferguson. The appeal of the Fergie lay in its lightness & utility & also in the system of mechanized farming of which it was a part. Throughout the book reference is made to the implements which lay at the heart of the system. Stuart Gibbard has won Tractor & Machinery" magazines award for the best British tractor book five years running." ...

'I have a truly marvellous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain.' It was with these words written in the 1630s that Pierre de Fermat intrigued & infuriated the mathematics community. For over 350 years proving Fermat's Last Theorem was the most notorious unsolved mathematical problem a puzzle whose basics most children could grasp but whose solution eluded the greatest minds in the world. In 1993 after years of secret toil Englishman Andrew Wiles announced to an astounded audience that he had cracked Fermat's Last Theorem. He had no idea of the nightmare that lay ahead. In ' Fermat's Last Theorem' Simon Singh has crafted a remarkable tale of intellectual endeavour spanning three centuries & a moving testament to the obsession sacrifice & extraordinary determination of Andrew Wiles: one man against all the odds. ...

In a perfect world thered be no need for Animal Magic. But Eva & Karl Harrison who live at the animal rescue centre with their parents know that life isnt perfect. Every day theres a new arrival in need of their help... Fern is the softest prettiest rabbit imaginable & her young owner Mia is completely devoted to her. When Fern falls ill Mia brings her into Animal Magic but despite Heidis expert care Fern just gets sicker. Will Eva & the team be able to figure out whats wrong with the gorgeous bunny before its too late? ...

Of all the many passions & crazes in nineteenth-century gardening & natural history none was as long lasting or as wide reaching as fern fever or Pteridomania as it became known. The obsession with ferns was not confined to a few professional botanists but it affected men women & children from all classes through the British Isles the Empire & America. Books & articles encouraged thousands to set out on fern forays. Their overwhelming desire to capture a rare specimen led them to wade through streams scale rock faces descend gorges & lean over fast-flowing rivers. Accidents were common sometimes fatal & over-collecting & even fern stealing were rife. Sarah Whittingham has explored verdant ferneries & Pulhamite grottoes throughout the land read hundreds of Victorian works on ferns & examined ferny items from Coalbrookdale benches to Royal Worcester pottery to reveal the incredible extent of the craze. She introduces the key players
- John Lindsay Nathaniel Ward George Loddiges Edward Newman Thomas Moore
- together with many others. It was possible to live a life in ferns from the cradle to the grave: if you were to go to the seaside visit the theatre view an exhibition decorate your house read novels play music & even spend time in hospital you would come upon ferns & ferneries. Fern Fever encompasses garden history social history & the decorative arts illustrated with over 150 beautiful images from around the world. It

Includes:: a list of places to visit where you can experience the Victorian fern craze first hand today.



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An evil wizard has enchanted the magical beasts of Avantia
- only a true hero can free the beasts & stop them from destroying the
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From the first Ferrari 125 S in 1947 to the Ferrari 590 GTO of 2010 the automobiles of the Cavallino Rampante (prancing horse) have marked the history of motoring on the roadway as well as on the racetrack. The fascinating line; the inimitable red of the chassis now become paradigm; the power & unmistakable sound of the V8 & V12 engines have made & continue to make the automobiles produced at Maranello in the province of Modena a veritable legend on the road as well as a symbol of Italian excellence. Cars of refined style the work of illustrious planners & designers like Pininfarina Bertone & Vignale Ferraris are dreams come true for lovers of four-wheeled vehicles & veritable cult objects for appassionati & collectors around the world. Enzo Ferrari the founder of the prestigious automobile company said: The best Ferrari ever built is the next one. Its a legend that continues to renew itself. ...

Which one of these amazing sports cars will you choose to drive? The Ferrari sets the benchmark for all the other supercars. The iconic Lamborghini epitomises everything a supercar should be
- stunning agile & extremely fast. An Aston Martin provides unrivalled luxury & has one of the best engine sounds you will hear. The Audi R8 with a 4.2 litre V8 engine & a top speed of 187mph was built to take your breath away!
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Drive two remarkable Italian supercars & test them to the limit Drive two ultimate Italian supercars in one action-packed day. The motoring press have called the Lamborghini Gallardo a modern miracle". When you put your foot down the V10 engine wails behind your head & pushes you forward at an incredible pace. The Ferrari is quite simply one of the most famous supercars of all time & never disappoints. The luxurious leather may lull you into a false sense of security but this car is a thoroughbred & loves to be driven to the limit. After your welcome & introduction you will be given a briefing on the circuit & driving techniques. Next you will be treated to familiarisation laps with the instructor in order to get accustomed to the racing lines. Next up are your sessions driving either a Ferrari 360 or 355 & driving a Lamborghini Gallardo where you will be able to test these cars to the limit! Please note programme varies depending on location please check on booking. At some locations there is an indemnity registration form that is completed on the day of the experience a term states that the driver may be liable up to the first £2000 for any damage caused whilst they are driving. Some drivers may want to reduce this risk & pay for an indemnity up front. This means that as long as they are not driving recklessly & following the direction of the instructor they will not be liable for this amount. The optional indemnity costs between £25
- £30 if purchased on the day. Please check on booking. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "



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Year after year for six consecutive decades. That is the story told of the epic deeds of Ferrari & its great creator. An essential text that not only focuses on the principal happenings that have distinguished every single season of Ferraris motor racing but also the technical & styling evolution of the cars from Maranello as well as the salient developments in which the Prancing Horse has been involved at industrial & social levels. Episodes from a true sporting life & world events which have had their effect in the existence of Ferrari as a company over the decades. A sequence of more than 1 000 photographs in black & white & colour constitute a unique testimonial of the expansion process experienced by the worlds most famous racing & sports car constructor. The volume also

Includes:: more than 100 drawings from a prestigious pen like that of artist Giorgio Alisi.

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