Cider with Rosie" is the first part of the poet Laurie Lee's (1914-1997) autobiographical trilogy. It describes his life in the Gloucestershire village of Slad from his earliest years until he was twenty. He tells of thin winters fat summers local legends & ghosts of neighbours & relations & of growing up against a half-pagan landscape in which violence & madness country follies & feasts were all part of one pastoral mess-pot." ...

The West Country is justly famous for its wide variety of delicious ciders. Over the last thirty years there has been a quiet revolution in the area with a steady growth in cider producers from small local companies to well-established outfits pumping out millions of gallons a year. In this book James Crowden charts the development of cider making in the West Country from the sixteenth century monks to the diverse industry of today. Crowden takes us on a tour around the beautiful & fragrant West Country orchards outlining the differing manufacturing methods & investigates the differences between a farm-house cider & an industrially manufactured one. He shows how the best cider makers translate their passion into the process & treat each different batch of cider like winemakers would a vintage. He also takes a look at the rise of perry making & profiles the companies dedicated to getting the best out of the West Country pears. Ciderland"

Includes:: comprehensive summaries & descriptions of every cider & cider producer in the West Country & covers topics such as cider folk traditions & remedies placing cider making firmly within the local culture."

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Part DIY guide part scrapbook
- this book takes you behind the music to get a glimpse into the faces places & workshops of the
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The world's most famous travelling reporter must unearth the truth behind the strange cigars bearing a pharaoh's symbol. On the hunt for an Egyptologist & a mysterious ancient pharaoh Tintin scours Egypt & India. He makes friends with elephants narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of madness & saves a maharajah from a killer tiger. Join the most iconic character in comics as he embark on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical & political events & thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100 000 copies every year in the UK & having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg & Peter Jackson in 2011 The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 80 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then an estimated 230 million copies have been sold proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children & adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th. ...

The world's most famous travelling reporter must unearth the truth behind the strange cigars bearing a pharaoh's symbol. On the hunt for an Egyptologist & a mysterious ancient pharaoh Tintin scours Egypt & India. He makes friends with elephants narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of madness & saves a maharajah from a killer tiger. Join the most iconic character in comics as he embark on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical & political events & thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100 000 copies every year in the UK & having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg & Peter Jackson in 2011 The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 80 years after they first found their way into publication. Since then an estimated 230 million copies have been sold proving that comic books have the same power to entertain children & adults in the 21st century as they did in the early 20th. ...

BPP Learning Media provides the widest range of study materials of any CIMA publisher. Our comprehensive printed materials highlight the areas to focus on for your exams & our e-Learning products complement the syllabus to improve your understanding. ...

Lucas Smothers nineteen & from the wrong end of town has been arrested for the rape & murder of a local girl. His lawyer Billy Bob Holland is convinced of Lucass innocence but proving it means unearthing the truth from a seething mass of deceit & corruption. A corruption endemic in the way it can be only in a gossipy small town where everybody knows everybody elses business. Billy Bobs relationship with Lucass family is not an easy one
- years back he was a close friend of Mrs Smothers too close according to her husband Vernon. & when Lucas overhears gruesome tales of serial murder from a neighbouring cell in the local lock-up the waters are muddied even further & Lucas himself looks like a candidate for an untimely death.
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A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earths fate hinges on one girl.. .CINDER a gifted mechanic in New Beijing is also a cyborg. Shes reviled by her stepmother & blamed for her stepsisters sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kais she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen
- & a dangerous temptation. Cinder is caught between duty & freedom loyalty & betrayal. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earths future. This is not the fairytale you remember. But its one you wont forget.
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Prince Trunky is on the lookout for a bride & the whole kingdom is invited to a ball. The Warty Sisters are determined to keep Cinderella at home & snag the handsome bachelor for themselves but the Furry Godmouse has other ideas. The moment Cinderelephant trips into his arms Prince Trunky knows that she is his one true love but can he track down the lady who fits her dainty (well
- almost dainty) slipper? Emma Dodd is on rip-roaring form with this hilarious take on a well-loved fairy tale.
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Read it yourself" is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in the " Read it yourself with Ladybird" series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This " Read it yourself" version of " Cinderella" is a level 1 title & so suitable for children who are beginning to learn to read. The story is told simply using short sentences & a small number of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader." ...