Richard Mabey one of Britain's leading nature writers looks in A Good Parcel of English Soil at the relationship between city & country & how this brings out the power of nature
- part of a series of twelve books tied to the twelve lines of the London Underground as Tfl celebrates 150 years of the Tube with Penguin. It is also available in a boxset. Richard Mabey's A Good Parcel of English Soil his essay on the Metropolitan line is one of the most compelling segments of Penguin's Underground Lines.. .eclectic & broad-minded.. .elegantly written". (Observer). " Authors include the masterly John Lanchester the children of Kids Company comic John O' Farrell & social geographer Danny Dorling. Ranging from the polemical to the fantastical the personal to the societal they offer something for every taste. All experience the city as a cultural phenomenon & notice its nature & its people. Read individually they're delightful small reads pulled together they offer a particular portrait of a global city". (Evening Standard). " Exquisitely diverse". (The Times). " Eclectic & broad-minded.. .beautifully designed". (Tom Cox Observer). "A fascinating collection with a wide range of styles & themes. The design qualities are excellent as you might expect from Penguin with a consistent look & feel while allowing distinctive covers for each book. This is a very pleasing set of books". (A Common Reader blog). " The contrasts & transitions between books are as stirring as the books themselves...A multidimensional literary jigsaw". (Londonist). "A series of short sharp city-based vignettes
- some personal some political & some pictorial.. .each inimitable author finds that our city is complicated but ultimately connected full of wit & just the right amount of grit". (Fabric Magazine). "A collection of beautiful books". (Grazia). Praise for Richard Mabey: " Radiant tingle-making prose has earned Mabey literary prizes & a multitude of fans". (Daily Mail). " Richard Mabey is a man for all seasons most regions & every kind of landscape". (Andrew Motion Financial Times). " Refreshing droll politically alert occasionally self-mocking he has the enviable ability both to write historical overview & also to slip into the woods like a dryad bringing us back to the trees themselves their colours & lights & textures". (Guardian). Richard Mabey has been described as ' Britain's greatest living nature writer' & is a frequent contributor to the BBC."

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Introducing D.S. Glyn Capaldi maverick cop. Fallen from grace in Cardiff & exiled to be the catch-all detective in the big bit in the middle that God gave to the sheep. A place where nothing of any significance is meant to happen a place where supposedly he can do little harm. But trouble has a way of catching-up with Capaldi. Six men & a young woman disappear into the night. They dont all reappear. The ones that do are good people with a good explanation. Only Capaldi remains unconvinced. In the face of opposition from the locals he delves deeper & starts to uncover a network of conflicts betrayals & depravity that resonates below the outwardly calm surface of rural respectability. Capaldi is back in the saddle. ...

In 2012 The Good Pub Guide" celebrates its 30th anniversary & is as invaluable as ever. Its comprehensive yearly updates & countless reader reports ensure that only the very best make the grade. Here you will find classic country pubs town-centre inns riverside retreats historic gems & exciting newcomers plus pubs specialising in food wine malt whisky or own-brew beer. Find out the top pubs in each county for beer dining & accommodation & discover the winners of the coveted titles of Pub of the Year & Landlord of the Year. Packed with information " The Good Pub Guide 2012" is a fund of honest entertaining & indispensable information." ...

This handy portable guide features up-to-date information including food drinks facilities & opening hours for the best pubs in London & the south east of England as chosen by the highly respected editors of the annual Good Pub Guide. Spanning Berkshire Buckinghamshire Hampshire Isle of Wight Kent Oxfordshire Surrey Sussex & London here are handpicked pubs specialising in food wine malt whisky or own-brew beer. Whether youre planning a holiday in this part of the UK & trying to find some charming pub accommodation looking for a place to enjoy a weekend walk with the dog or simply in search of some warming pub food & a welcome pint of real ale this is the guide for you. ...

This handy portable guide features up-to-date information including food drinks facilities & opening hours for the best pubs in the North of England as chosen by the highly respected editors of the annual Good Pub Guide. Spanning Cheshire Cleveland County Durham Cumbria Greater Manchester Lancashire Merseyside Northumberland Tyne & Wear & Yorkshire here are handpicked pubs specialising in food wine malt whisky & own-brew beer. Whether you're planning a holiday in this part of the UK & trying to find some charming pub accommodation looking for a place to enjoy a weekend walk with the dog or simply in search of some warming pub food & a welcome pint of real ale this is the guide for you. ...

Retirement is a time of opportunity. Without the routine demands of working life new ambitions can be realized & experiences enjoyed. Yet with so much to consider people are often unsure how best to plan for their future. Furthermore with rising retirement ages the closure of many final salary pension schemes poor annuity rates & uncertainty regarding universal benefits the scope for concern & confusion is even greater. The Good Retirement Guide is essential reading for all those looking forward to making the most of their retirement & offers clear & concise suggestions & advice on a broad range of retirement-related subjects including finance (investments pensions annuities benefits & tax) housing health holidays starting a business & looking after elderly parents. ...

Now in its sixth edition The Good Retreat Guide" is the definitive work on where to find a retreat that suits you. This authoritative guide is used by people everywhere who need to find a place where the world will not intrude
- a place aside to nurture the spirit heal the body & bring peace. Whatever your beliefs it offers the greatest choices of retreats from monasteries to holistic holidays & explains: the purpose of a retreat what you do on one & how to make the most of it the many diverse kinds of retreat from yoga & meditation to Interfaith or Holistic & the benefit of spiritual exercises for self-development & better health. With a selection of retreats in England Wales Scotland Ireland France Spain Italy other European countries Asia & Africa
- " The Good Retreat Guide" is all you need to find a refreshing break & a renewal of mind body & spirit away from the demands of a hectic world."

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My Very First Bible published to high acclaim in 2003 & its popular stories & bright illustrations have since gone onto provide the basis for a number of additional series including board books big books sticker & activity books. 12 key Bible stories have now been made available as great value little paperbacks offering a smart way of collecting multiple books for use in groups & classes for award-giving or for anyone wanting a pocket-money gift. The series
Includes:: In the Beginning; Noah & the Ark; Moses & his Sister; Brave David; Jonah & the Whale; Daniel & the Lions; Baby Jesus; Jesus & the Storm; The Good Samaritan; The Lost Sheep; Our Father; & The Easter Story.
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At fifteen Terry Flynn had the face of an angel & the body of a perfect athlete... Set in a small boarding school on the eve of Americas entry into World War Two A Good School" tells the story of William Grove the nervous teenager trying to fit in; the betrayed alcoholic Jack Draper; & Edith Stone the teachers daughter who falls in love with the most popular boy in school. Instantly acclaimed on its first publication peopled with some of Richard Yates most memorable characters this tender spare masterpiece is a haunting meditation on the twilight of youth & an unforgettable description of the impact of war on the lives of an innocent generation." ...

The Good Schools Guide" is recognised as one of the key publications for parents choosing independent schools for their children. Selling to thousands of parents each year " The Good Schools Guide" is the only publication that gives a completely independent & unbiased overview of the countrys top state & private schools. The new edition features invaluable advice on over 1 000 schools to give parents all the information they need to make an informed decision including information on the schools background & atmosphere strengths & weaknesses as well as guidance as to how to secure a place making it a must have for every parent. This title sells to thousands of parents every year making " The Good Schools Guide" a must-stock title. It is supported by an extensive PR & marketing campaign. It features over 1 000 of the UKs top schools both independent & maintained providing a valuable source of information & advice. In-depth unbiased reviews are based on what parents & others say about schools to help parents make an informed choice." ...