At a critical time in Canadas history the Group of Seven revolutionized the countrys appreciation of itself by celebrating Canada as a wild & beautiful l&. These paintings of the wilderness evoke the same response in viewers today as they did when first exhibited. Now in paperback The Group of Seven & Tom Thomson is even more affordable than the celebrated original hardback edition. This award-winning bestseller

Includes:: many never-before reproduced paintings & presents the most complete & extensive collection of these artists works ever published. The 400 paintings & drawings reveal the remarkable genius of all 10 painters who at some point were part of the movement. Tom Thomson who died before the Group was established was always present in the public mind. Included are works by: Frank Carmichael; Frank Johnston; A.J. Casson; Arthur Lismer; Le Moine Fitz Gerald; A.Y. Jackson; J.E.H. Mac Donald; Lawren Harris; Tom Thomson; Edwin Holgate; F.H. Varley. The artwork is organized by the various regions of Canada with additional sections on the war years & still-life paintings. Introductory essays provide a context for a greater understanding & appreciation of Canadas most celebrated artists.

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When England cricket captain Tony Greig announced that he intended to make the West Indies 'grovel' he lit a fire that burned as intensely as the sunshine that made 1976 one of the most memorable summers in British history. Spurred on by what they saw as a deeply offensive remark especially from a white South African Clive Lloyd's touring team vowed to make Greig pay. In Viv Richards emerging as the world's most exciting batsman & fast bowlers Michael Holding & Andy Roberts they had the players to do it. Featuring interviews with key figures from English & West Indian cricket Grovel!: The Story & Legacy of the Summer of 1976 provides a fascinating study of the events & social issues surrounding one of the sport's most controversial & colourful tours
- as well as addressing the decline of West Indies cricket & its loss of support in the new century.
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Bring a little Mediterranean sunshine into your home or garden by growing your own olives. All you need to cultivate your olive plant is in this gift box including starter growing pots compost discs seeds & a booklet of growing tips. Whatever the weather your olive tree will be there to remind you of warmer climes. ...

Grow It! magazine is the number one choice for expert advice on growing your own food. We cover all aspects of salad fruit allotment city garden & greenhouse growing giving you the know-how to grow with complete confidence. Every issue is packed with helpful tips seasonal advice special offers & real-life case studies so you can get the most from your kitchen garden no matter what its size. Plus with this pack you will receive up to 40 packets of free seeds with your magazine to get you started & keep you growing throughout season. ...

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Who says youth is wasted on the young? Jasper wants to get on in the world but life is distracting. Hes got his A-levels to contend with his mother pushing him to overachieve weekly visits to his psychologist come-downs You Tube suicides & pregnant one-night-stands. & then theres his step-dad
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Dont like spending money in garden centres? Think you can do it yourself for a fraction of the price? Dave Hamilton shows you how. By recycling & reusing materials creatively & making the most of what you have you can gather all you need to grow your food on a budget. Whether its building your own shed from scrap constructing a path out of recycled materials or storing your harvest without a freezer its all here. This practical guide: * takes you on a frugal journey through the seasons from planning your plot to raising harvesting & storing your produce * offers money-saving tips every step of the way & occasional advice on the actual gardening! * is crammed full of satisfying projects from seed-saving to making your own plant feed *

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This is a complete guide for the creative hobbyist who wants to take the next step & quit his or her day job to make a living from a creative passion. Part coaching handbook part practical nuts-&-bolts guidebook to developing a business plan that will work & be sustainable. Kari Chapin has spent the past 15 years working in marketing publicity & community relations & as a buyer crafter & stylist. She is the author of The Handmade Marketplace" & offers a popular line of e-courses." ...

James Wong is back putting his ethnobotanical expertise to use once again with over 100 new natural cheap & easy remedies showing you & those around you how to have a fantastically healthy year. Whether you're fed up with your hormones worried about your baby's nappy rash your partner is prone to a sore-throat or leg-waxing is proving just too expensive to maintain Grow Your Own Drugs: A Year With James Wong offers over 100 great new remedies to soothe all manner of common conditions & beauty problems
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