This is a wickedly funny tale about the granny from Hell by the creator of Alex Rider". Twelve-year-old Joe Warden isnt happy. He has rich uncaring parents & is virtually a prisoner in the huge family mansion Thattlebee Hall. Worst of all though is his granny. Not only is she physically repulsive shes horribly mean. She has the look in her eye of a predatory crocodile & Joe starts to suspect that she has unpleasant designs on him. But what are they & how can he foil them?" ...

The final book in the Agnes Browne trilogy At forty-seven years of age Agnes now thirteen years happily widowed enters the 1980s with a fruit stall in Moore Street a French lover & six children five of them in their twenties. Becoming a grandmother is a terrible shock to her system especially as Agnes suffers every one of her daughter-in-law's labour pains! & as the family expands so do the problems -one son's inevitable brush with the law the heartbreak of emigration. But Agnes Browne is nothing if not a fighter & she squares her shoulders offers up a quick one to her departed pal Marion & sets about getting things back on an even keel
- or as even as things ever get in the Brown household! The same quick-fire dialogue hilarious humour & great characterisation as in Brendan's bestselling THE MAMMY filmed as AGNES BROWNE by Angelica Huston & the BAFTA-nominated TV series Mrs Browne's Boys.
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More than just a how to guide Granny Chic" offers inspiration to keen crafters hoping to breathe new life into vintage fabrics & second-hand objects. From handmade notebooks to lace lampshades & pinnies made from tea towels each of the craft recipes brings the granny chic look to life whilst allowing you to give them your own personal twist. This selection of 20 projects

Includes:: spruced-up coathangers a dingle dangle door screen a patched & pieced lampshade & a crocheted tea cosy. In addition to the projects " Granny Chic" offers advice on the granny chic lifestyle from befriending your local fabric shop to creating a handmade home. Packed full of ideas it will have you rustling in your vintage fabric to find your inner granny chic crafting soul."

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From the author of HEARTBEAT JEWELS & THE GHOST a novel set in 1902 featuring a motherless young girl who arrives in Russia & becomes a great ballerina who is welcomed into the heart of the Imperial family. However war revolution & illness upset her life & force her to make a heartbreaking choice. ...

Delilah Smart is just an ordinary child who wants to have a normal childhood but her parents have other plans. They are determined that she wins the Worldwide Junior Extreme General Knowledge Competition & in order to achieve this Delilah must cram all day & only play with educational toys like the Sir Isaac Newton Brain Building Bear. & because Mr & Mrs Smart are Very Busy People Indeed they buy a childcare robot to do the boring stuff like looking after her. But Robot Granny Grabbers has hidden qualities & her own views on how to raise Deliliah. She lets her eat chocolate cake & play on trampolines. She builds aircrafts out of household objects & orders pets off the internet. & very soon Delilah is learning how to have fun. Then disaster strikes! Happy Home Robotics learn of Granny Grabbers errant robot qualities & send a Nanny Deluxe replacement whose circuits are wired to ensure NO IMAGINATION whatsoever. Is Granny Grabbers for the scrapheap? Its instant Action Stations for Delilah Smart & the team.. . ...

This is a quirky off-beat comedy about a boy scribe a kick-ass granny & a primate with a vendetta... Eccentric young wordsmith Samuel Johnson finds himself home alone while his diplomat uncle is off diverting a crisis in Azerbajan. As Samuel sits penning his memoirs & wondering how to divert the crisis in his own life
- namely the big hairy brute that is Boris Hissocks
- he spots the little old lady next door acting very strangely. Is she actually chopping wood with her bare hands? Then the Monkey King comes knocking & suddenly Samuels whole world is turned on its head...

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Color your world with granny squares! The granny square is a classic crochet motif that has graced innumerable afghans. In Granny Square Love author Sarah London breathes new life into this tried-&-true favorite by taking this motif out of the afghan so that you can use it throughout your home or make a quick gift for any occasion. Flip through Granny Square Love & find: Clear simple crochet instructions. Even if youve never held a crochet hook before the step-by-step instructions in Chapter One will quickly teach you the skills to crochet to your hearts content. 25 bright beautiful projects for every room of the house. Try a traditional project like a potholder for your kitchen or a comfy cushion for your sofa or bed. If youre feeling bold make a headboard for your bed a Christmas stocking for your mantel or a handy pocket for your favorite apron! Expert tips from Sarah on color & design. Let the color discussion accompanying each project encourage you to go forth boldly to experiment & ignite your work with color! Let Sarah London share her love of granny squares with you & transform your home into a colorful crochet dream. ...

If you like to crochet you wont be disappointed with Granny Squares. The crocheted squares affectionately called grannies" by their fans are true quick-change artists. Quickly made they continue to reveal their charm in ever new color variants & different combinations of yarns & stitches. The individual squares can be very easily joined together to make wonderfully colorful bags gifts beautiful home accessories or snuggly throws. Here you will find creative ideas for big & small granny square showpieces & with precise instructions for all basic techniques & patterns provided. Whether you are at home on the sofa on the train or on a bench in the park the manageable crochet pieces will fit in any bag. & with each square a little work of art emerges. Whats on your hook? Will you start your masterpiece today?" ...

This title features 20 projects based on 8 granny square shapes from UK author Susan Pinner. The projects are handy to crochet on the move & are satisfying & addictive to make. It is a perfect way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn from other projects. It is packed full of tips & problem solving for beginners. Discover the world of granny squares with this imaginative new book. These small crocheted squares can be made in a huge variety of patterns & colourways that become the building blocks for an array of different projects. Large small tight loose multi-coloured or monochrome
- the design potential of a granny square is endless. Small & portable you can take them anywhere with you but be warned
- making them is highly addictive! Eight basic granny square designs are presented & then fashioned into 20 stunning projects for the home. The projects have an appealing retro vibe taking you back to hazy bygone times & the feel-good comfort of home-made furnishings. From storage baskets to traditional throws these colourful & cheerful creations are sure to bring a smile to your face. Beginners to crochet need not worry. Granny squares are a perfect way to get started with crochet as they are quick easy & versatile. All the basic instructions you will need are given in a clear & easy-to-follow style.

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Whether you have hundreds of questions that have gone unasked or unanswered you seek the wisdom your grandmother has gathered over the decades or want to fill in the blanks of your childhood or hers The Grannys Journal will preserve the spirit & heart of your family within its pages. Beautifully designed & produced The Grannys Journal is one special place to capture all her wonderful tales the happy memories the highs & the lows her motivations & inspirations
- things that are too often lost as time goes by. It is the perfect gift for grandmothers everywhere & gives you the opportunity to ask all those questions that you never seem to have time to ask.
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