Join the witch & her cat a dog a frog & a bird on a NOISY bumpy broomstick ride. The bestselling story from Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson & illustrator Axel Scheffler -- now an interactive gift book with 10 amazing magical sound effects! From the creators of THE GRUFFALO which has sold over three-&-a-half million copies worldwide. ...

This is a thoroughly revised & beautifully illustrated edition of the book that first made garden design accessible to everyone. In Room Outside" John Brookes invented the highly practical concept of the garden however large or small as a usable extension of the home. That was nearly forty years ago & while the range of products & materials has increased dramatically the role the garden can play has not changed at all. Indeed as a retreat from the hectic world of work & as an overflow to family life our outdoor space has become incredibly important & " Room Outside" is even more relevant to 21st century living. John Brookes deals systematically with the creation of a contemporary garden whatever its size from a tiny roof terrace to a substantial suburban plot. He sets the scene by exploring what we can learn from the evolution of garden design & use & then asks the vital questions: What do you want? & What have you got? Then he brings together all the practical aspects of successful garden making from basic planning ground shaping & drainage to enclosure hard & soft ground surfacing & maintenance & improvement. Chapters on planting & cultivation give advice on plant selection & transplanting semi-mature trees for instant effect as well as modern interpretations of wilder plantings that work in small spaces. Substantial coverage of special features ranges from formal & informal water herb & vegetable gardens to childrens play areas that are attractive as well as fun. " Room Outside" is a book full of ideas with a final chapter on garden furniture lighting containers & ornament that completes its comprehensive coverage. Now with 300 full-colour photographs as well as 250 diagrams & garden plans " Room Outside" tells you everything you need to know to create a garden for use & enjoyment as an extension to 21st century living." ...

TV producer Fliss Benson receives an anonymous card at work. The card has sixteen numbers on it arranged in four rows of four
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E.M. Forsters vision of love struggling to assert itself in spite of the rigid class boundaries of Edwardian England A Room with a View" contains an introduction by Malcolm Bradbury in " Penguin Classics". Visiting Florence with her prim & proper cousin Charlotte as a chaperone Lucy Honeychurch meets the unconventional lower-class Mr Emerson & his son George. Upon her return to England Lucy becomes engaged to the supercilious Cecil Vyse but she finds herself increasingly torn between the expectations of the world in which she moves & the passionate yearnings of her heart. More than a love story "A Room with a View" (1908) is a penetrating social comedy & a brilliant study of contrasts
- in values social class & cultural perspectives
- & the ingenuity of fate. In his sparkling introduction Malcolm Bradbury notes that "A Room with a View" was the work where Forster laid down most of his key themes the place where he displayed both his warmth & sharpness & developed his famous light style. This edition also contains suggestions for further reading & explanatory notes. E. M. Forster (1879-1970) was a noted English author & critic & a member of the Bloomsbury group. His first novel " Where Angels Fear To Tread" appeared in 1905. " The Longest Journey" appeared in 1907 followed by "A Room With A View" (1908) based partly on the material from extended holidays in Italy with his mother. " Howards End" (1910) was a story that centred on an English country house & dealt with the clash between two families one interested in art & literature the other only in business. " Maurice" was revised several times during his life & finally published posthumously in 1971. If you enjoyed "A Room with a View" you might enjoy D.H. Lawrences " Women in Love" also available in " Penguin Classics"."

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Lucy Honeychurch arrives in Italy for the first time dependent on a Baedeker travel guide & her stern chaperone Miss Bartlett. As she explores Florence Lucy realises the constraints of her middle-class upbringing & finds herself attracted to George Emerson a young man also staying at the Pension Bertolini. Then an impulsive kiss & the confusion that follows prompt a sudden departure from the city. Back in England & engaged to the domineering Cecil Vyse Lucy meets George again. Caught between social obligation & a suppressed desire for a different life she must learn how to be true to herself. ...

Rooney values his independence & has managed to avoid four widows & two spinsters. But once he moved to Ma Howells place life became very complicated. Harry is the nice bloke" who succumbs to the office vamp at the Christmas party & sets off a scandal that changes everything." ...

Tracing his ancestry through six generations
- slaves & freedmen farmers & blacksmiths lawyers & architects
- back to Africa

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Roots Shoots & Leaves" by award-winning author Bernadette le Roux is an inspiring collection of vegetarian recipes. From everyday greens to more forgotten heirloom varieties these pages celebrate vegetables in a range of delicious straightforward dishes. The emphasis is on fresh seasonal ingredients whether grown in the garden sourced from a farmers market or bought at a supermarket. Try a delicate twice-baked cheese & courgette souffle; a silky soup of celeriac with the crunch of toasted almonds; crisp fennel bulb in a salad of cress & blood orange; baby aubergines in a creamy bake with tomato & thyme; a deliciously moist chocolate & beetroot cake & much more. Fascinating heirloom vegetables most of which have been overlooked in recent decades are showcased throughout. These ancient non-hybridised varieties selected for flavour & taste are enjoying renewed popularity. A useful directory of where to source & how to grow your own heirlooms is included." ...

Made exclusively for the Kobo Touch e Reader: Protect your Kobo Touch e Reader in our new faux croc envelope style. An equal mix of fashion & security this cover features an soft leather cover with a neoprene interior to safely protect your Kobo Touch e-reading device. Measures 6" L x 8" W. ...

Made exclusively for the Kobo Touch e Reader: Slip your Kobo Touch e Reader into our new black leather envelope from Roots. Made in Canada with 100% genuine leather & features an easy access opening & protective padding. Measures 7” l x 5.5” w. ...