This gorgeous edition of Cicely Mary Barker's The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies" comes in a beautiful slipcase featuring embossed lettering pretty pearlised foil details & a luxurious linen effect cover. First published in 1923 " Flower Fairies of the Spring" & the subsequent series of " Flower Fairies" books by Cicely Mary Barker have become essentials of childhood. In a format that has enchanted readers for 90 years each of Cicely Mary Barker's beautiful illustrations of the fairies of wild & familiar flowers is accompanied by a delightful poem. " The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies" unites each of the eight " Flower Fairies" books in a single beautifully presented volume
- ideal for a new baby or christening present! The eight titles in the " Flower Fairies" series " Flower Fairies of the Spring" " Flower Fairies of the Summer" " Flower Fairies of the Autumn" " Flower Fairies of the Winter" " Flower Fairies of the Garden" " Flower Fairies of the Trees" " Flower Fairies of the Wayside" & "A Flower Fairy Alphabet" are also available as single editions. Want more " Flower Fairies?" " The Everyday Handbook for Magical Mothers" as presented by the " Flower Fairies" is a handy pocket-sized book of craft ideas & recipes for mothers who need a touch of magic in their lives."
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This book features breathtaking photographs that reveal the secrets of the micro world from algae to atoms dust to DNA & flies eyes to flu viruses. It offers practical information on buying & taking care of microscopes plus over 20 step-by-step projects for use with your own microscope. It is internet-linked to lead readers to sites featuring photographs slide presentations & movies of views that are inaccessible to the naked eye. ...

Four-time Olympian Jay Silvester teaches coaches in-depth technique analysis & training information to help improve throwing performance. The Complete Book of Throws presents readers with in-depth analysis & teaching of the skills & techniques for each of the four throws. An introductory chapter on biomechanics provides a solid foundation for each of the throwing events. ...

This is the ultimate reference guide & identifier to 550 of the most spectacular best-loved & unusual trees. It

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The book is for all athletes who want to improve in or convert to the fascinating sport of triathlon. It shows among other things how to construct a training program how to approach a competition & offers an Encyclopedia that covers all aspects of triathlon. ...

This is a complete collection of the classic Borrowers stories by Mary Norton. The Borrowers": The Borrowers own nothing at all; they live in the secret places of quiet old houses
- behind the mantelpiece inside the harpsichord under the kitchen clock. Everything they have is borrowed from the 'human beans' who don't even know they exist. Arrietty's father Pod is an expert Borrower
- he can scale curtains using a hatpin & bring back a doll's teacup without breaking it. Girls aren't supposed to go borrowing but as Arrietty is an only child her father breaks the rule. But then Arrietty makes friends with a boy
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- & from that moment danger is never far away for above all else they must avoid the great disaster of 'being seen'. " The Borrowers Afield": The Pod family escape to the fields where their cousins live but it's a long & dangerous journey. At last they find a new home & adapt to country life. " The Borrowers Afloat": Homeless again Arrietty looks forward to a life away from the dark country cottage to one full of sunshine. " The Borrowers Aloft": The family are now living in the model village of Little Fordham
- a complete village tailored to their size. All they have to do is avoid being seen by the visitors but one night the owner of a rival village comes with a cardboard box ready to catch them..." The Borrowers Avenged": Pod Homily & Arrietty have managed to escape with the help of Spiller. They move into the old rectory where they live happily until the Potters come looking for them. After a horrifying encounter in the church the Potters get their just desserts & the Borrowers can live peacefully once & for all. Poor Stainless: Young Stainless a Borrower boy goes missing on a mission to borrow some parsley & an enormous search ensues. Mary Norton was born in 1903 & brought up in a house in Bedfordshire which was to become the setting for " The Borrowers". First published in 1952 " The Borrowers" was an imediate success winning the Library Association's Carnegie Medal. There followed four more Borrowers books: " The Borrowers Afield" (1955) " The Borrowers Afloat" (1959) " The Borrowers Aloft" (1961) & " The Borrowers Avenged" (1982). " Poor Stainless" was the last Borrowers story Mary Norton wrote. She died in 1992."




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This boxed set contains all seven of the Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells by the fell walking legend A. Wainwright. For this Anniversary edition the pages were freshly reproduced from the original artwork & printed & bound to match the original books as closely as possible. Maps & text are as Wainwright wrote them. Since the guides were compiled half a century ago they have been treasured by generations of walkers & television programmes in the year of the centenary of Wainwright's birth introduced them to new enthusiasts. There were no guides like these before Wainwright devised them & in the years since they were first published they have never been matched. This boxed set of all seven books is the perfect gift for walkers & lovers of the Lakeland fells. ...

The mice of Brambly Hedge have been delighting adults & children alike for more than thirty years. All eight of the classic picture books are brought together in this exquisite volume. The mice of Brambly Hedge made their first appearance in 1980 when the four seasonal stories were published. Ever since readers have loved exploring the miniature world of the hedgerow & meeting the families that live there. In this collection the mice have many adventures but they always have time for fun & relaxation too. Whatever the season & whether they are by the sea in the High Hills or simply at home by the fire there is always someone ready to lend a helping h&. Contains: Spring Story Summer Story Autumn Story Winter Story Poppy's Babies Sea Story The High Hills The Secret ...

Parenthood can be a time of great inner turmoil for a woman yet parenting books invariably focus on nurturing children rather than the mothers who struggle to raise them. Sarah Napthali takes us on a journey through the challenges (and the pleasures!) of raising children using Buddhist teachings & principles to help her answer the eternal questions of mothers everywhere: Who am I now? Where am I going? & how can I do my best by my children & myself? This wisdom also allows space for the deeper reflections about who we are & what makes us happy. Writing from personal experience & weaving in stories from other mothers throughout her narrative Sarah shows us how spiritual & mindful parenting can help all mothers to be more open & content. Even if exploring Buddhism at this busy stage of your life is not where you thought youd be its well worth reading this book. It can make a difference. ...

This book has been written to meet the needs of students following the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE & O Level syllabus for Business Studies. It contains a wealth of engaging activities & features covering all aspects of the syllabus content with an attractive full colour layout making the subject relevant & accessible for students. With its highly interactive approach practical guidance & new case studies from businesses across the globe this book is the perfect resource for the international student. Each book is accompanied by a student CD-Rom providing a wealth of additional support for students from exercises & revision tips to exam questions & model answers. Fully endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. ...