Woodbine Willie was the affectionate nickname of the Reverend Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy an Anglican priest who volunteered as a chaplain on the Western Front during the First World War. Renowned for offering both spiritual support & cigarettes to injured & dying soldiers he won the Military Cross for his reckless courage running into No Man's Land to help the wounded in the middle of an attack. After the war Kennedy was involved in the Industrial Christian Fellowship & he wrote widely. This superb biography is based on original interviews with those who knew & loved him. A deep & real concern for his fellow men drove him relentlessly & this book shows how vital was the role he played on the battlefields of the trenches & then the slums. Bob Holman described by the Daily Telegraph as 'the good man of Glasgow' has made a mission of living alongside the disadvantaged of British society. An accomplished writer who contributes regularly to the Guardian he is the author of several books including Keir Hardie (Lion Books). ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

Complete roughshooters guide to a responsible approach to woodcock shooting A contemporary review of the species including the effects of climate change The best types of gun cartridges & gear for the sport This beautifully illustrated book with stunning photographs is not just about shooting woodcock it also takes a comprehensive look at the woodcock from population numbers to migration & the effects of climate change.

Includes:: information on the essential tool for any keen woodcock shooter: the specialist Springer Spaniel. The book ends with a review of the future of woodcock including protecting the species & the sport.

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A fast-moving stunning new standalone psychological thriller
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The inaugural title in our exclusive new series of books about traditional boats & traditional seamanship. Wooden boats didnt disappear with the invention of GRP. Building them is a classic craft that attracts people with a keen interest in traditional boats & is a thriving activity amongst professional craftsmen & DIY boatbuilders alike. This thoroughly modern book aimed at the novice builder & accessible to the amateur takes a fresh new approach to a timeless activity. The focus is on classic boat construction & restoration but at all stages modern methods materials & techniques are employed together with step-by-step diagrams & explanations. Well illustrated with colour photos & detailed close-up watercolour illustrations this book will be invaluable for students of boat design & construction do-it-yourself boatbuilders & even modelmakers. A landmark in wooden boat building books. ...

This book is a Wall Street Journal" Bestseller. It offers a compelling look inside the mind & powerful leadership methods of America's coaching legend John Wooden. ' Team spirit loyalty enthusiasm determination... Acquire & keep these traits & success should follow'
- Coach John Wooden. John Wooden's goal in 41 years of coaching never changed; namely to get maximum effort & peak performance from each of his players in the manner that best served the team. " Wooden on Leadership" explains step-by-step how he pursued & accomplished this goal. Focusing on Wooden's 12 Lessons in Leadership & his acclaimed Pyramid of Success it outlines the mental emotional & physical qualities essential to building a winning organization & shows you how to develop the skill confidence & competitive fire to "be at your best when your best is needed"
- & teach your organization to do the same.' What an all-encompassing Pyramid of Success for leadership! Coach Wooden's moral authority & brilliant definition of success encompass all of life. How I admire his life's work & concept of what it really means to win!'
- Stephen R. Covey author " The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People & The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness". '" Wooden On Leadership" offers valuable lessons no matter what your endeavor. ' Competitive Greatness' is our goal & that of any successful organization. Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success is where it all starts'
- Jim Sinegal president & CEO Costco."



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This manual presents woodworking projects for enthusiasts of all abilities. The 20 wooden toys have been built from scratch by a well-known author & photographed along the way in the Haynes step-by-step format. The presentation

Includes:: helpful assembly drawings plans & full cutting lists easy-to-follow instructions & helpful hints on tools & techniques. This is the perfect book for anyone interested in making wooden toys for pleasure or profit.

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This is a brand new title from the popular Spotter's Guides" series this accurately illustrated & easy-to-use book is the essential companion for everyone who enjoys nature & has ever asked ' What's that?' Young nature enthusiasts will love learning to identify over 140 flowers trees birds insects & other woodland wildlife. These are ideal field guides for both children & adults & incredible value for your money." ...

Whether you own woodland are thinking of buying woodland or just like trees this comprehensive book will be of value to you. ...

Amazing watercolour paintings of animals birds plants & funghi that can be found in the world's woodlands. Each picture is accompanied by a line drawing for the user to complete themselves
- either copying the colours or creating their own unique version.
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