Playscript. Tells the story of 2 cousins Tammy & Chris. We are led to believe that something bad will happen to Chris who refuses to wear his cycle helmet. It is however Tammy who gets killed on the one morning that the cousins walk to school. Chris is unwilling to tell anyone of his part in the accident & he has to live with the dreadful secret. ...

A body is found in a chicken run.. . Based on the true story of the 'chicken farm murder' which took place in Blackness Crowborough East Sussex in December 1924. Norman Thorne was found guilty of the murder of Elsie Cameron but even at the time of his execution there were doubts about his guilt. Still swearing his innocence Norman Thorne was hanged on 22 April 1925. Bestselling author Minette Walters brings a thrilling story to life in this gripping new novel. ...

A stunning book about the right stuff in the wrong war. As a child Robert Mason dreamed of levitating. As a young man he dreamed ...

Growing your own vegetables often leads gardeners to want to go one step further & keep some livestock. Chickens ducks & bees are the most likely candidates for the first-time livestock owner
- especially if you live in a town or have only a small amount of l&. They can all be kept happily together. Keeping these animals is a fun & absorbing hobby & is a great antidote to stress. There is nothing more rewarding than collecting your own fresh eggs & honey. The book is full of sound practical advice & looks at exactly what you need to get started: the equipment housing space & feed. Taking the breeds best suited for the smaller garden town garden or allotment the responsible care & management of these animals is thoroughly covered in a friendly approachable style with their welfare always in mind. Chickens: from breed selection to housing feeding care & health issues this book provides simple no nonsense information about how hens live their needs & lifestyle & how to keep happy healthy & productive hens. Ducks: here is all you need to know to introduce these entertaining animals to the garden
- their walking requirements their feed & the surprisingly small amount of water they need. Duck eggs are great for baking & this book shows you how to keep your ducks happy & laying. Bees: there are many more people now interested in keeping bees. Paul Peacock shows you how to get started where to get help what equipment you need & how to handle bees & harvest their honey. It emphasises gentle bees & covers the control of varroa & other potential bee disease.

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Little Pippa is no headless chicken. Quite the opposite in fact. So when Mr Benedict tells his class on Sunnyside Farm that chickens can't see in the dark Pippa sets out to discover the secrets of night vision. After visiting the library
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- Pippa takes a wheelbarrow of carrots to Mother Hen's Pantry where she cooks up the most delicious carroty banquet ever seen. She then invites her feathered friends to share it. They're all sceptical about what difference eating so many carrots will make but everything is so tasty that they soon gobble down every last mouthful. Then on a starry moonlit evening the chickens discover the delights of seeing in the dark & Little Pippa's plucky determination is celebrated all night long. A quirky tale that will make you giggle & guarantee that you'll never see chickens in the same way again!

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Well written & persuasive.. .objective & well-rounded...this scholarly rehabilitation should be the standard biography **** Andrew Roberts Mail on Sunday A true judgment of him must lie somewhere between hero & zero & in this detailed biography Gary Sheffield shows himself well qualified to make it.. .a balanced portrait Sunday Times Solid scholarship & admirable advocacy Sunday Telegraph Douglas Haig is the single most controversial general in British history. In 1918 after his armies had won the First World War he was feted as a saviour. But within twenty years his reputation was in ruins & it has never recovered. In this fascinating biography Professor Gary Sheffield reassesses Haigs reputation assessing his critical role in preparing the army for war. ...

In the tenth book in the collectible Simpsons Library of Wisdom join the big boy in blue for the ultimate book on law & order. Chief Clancy Wiggum might very well be the dimmest & most incompetent civic leader in Springfield but as long as he has a gun & badge most citizens exercise their right to remain silent. After many a late-night stakeout & thousands of early morning donuts this top cop offers up his procedural wisdom on what it takes to wear the shield how to keep on the right side of the law & the real cost of quick & speedy justice. On Wiggums watch youll check out the seized property auction catalog learn the secret language of police codes find out how to avoid a speeding ticket line up with Springfields usual suspects & get the skinny on Springfields most wanted criminal! El Barto. ...

Four young Highlanders-Connor Ian Alex & Duncan-hurry home from France after hearing news of the disastrous Battle of Flodden against Henry VIIIs forces. With his father among the dead Connor must take his place as chieftain. Before he can lead his clan through the perilous times ahead however he must first dislodge the usurper who has taken his familys castle & claimed leadership of the clan. Connors cousins & best friend will stand shoulder to shoulder with him in every fight. They are willing to give their lives for their clan & their new chieftain. But taking wives to serve the clans interests is a different matter altogether... ...

The Chieftain was a radical evolutionary development of the successful Centurion line of tanks that had emerged at the end of the Second World War. The British had learned during the war that their tanks often lacked sufficient protection & firepower compared to those fielded by the enemy & that this had led to high casualty levels when faced with the superior German tanks in World War II. Chieftain was designed to be as well protected as possible & to be equipped with a powerful 120 mm rifled gun. The heavy armour came at the price of reduced mobility chiefly due to engine power limitations which was perhaps the Chieftain's main drawback. ...

Are you crazy about Chihuahuas? Chihuahuas For Dummies 2 nd Edition is fully updated to show you how to find the one youll love most & make him or her part of your family. This one-stop guide gives you all the information you need to raise & care for your plucky little pooch. Youll find expert advice on everything from feeding & healthcare to housebreaking grooming training & more. Plus youll learn the ins & outs of selecting the right vet handling emergencies & even entering your little darling in a dog show. Youll find out about the ups & downs of living with a pet get familiar with the Chihuahuas classic physical characteristics & find help in deciding whether youd prefer a dog with a long coat or a smooth coat. Discover how to: Choose your ideal Chihuahua Prepare your home for your new arrival Manage your puppys nutrition & health Prevent common behavior problems Teach your Chihuahua fun tricks Build a strong & loving bond with your pet Train children to get along with your Chihuahua Choose Chihuahua toys & accessories Select a crate & bedding Introduce your little dog to other pets Teach your little dynamo manners & good behavior You know that bringing a Chihuahua into your home will be a happy & joyful experience. Chihuahuas For Dummies 2 nd Edition makes it easy too! ...