Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks" is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. It's a blusterous gusterous dusterous day & Hairy Maclary is ready to play. So he trots down to the park where while enjoying a game of catch he comes across a windblown wedding party. Poor Grandmother Pugh (a vision in blue) tries to hold on to her hat but the wind whistles through it & blows it clean away. It's no problem for Hairy Maclary though! Off he shoots to the rescue chasing the hat high & low until.. .with a swoop & a flurry of black he caught it & carried it all the way back! Has Hairy ever caused such mayhem? Thank goodness for Miss Plum who once again steps in to save the day! Lynley Dodd is an award-winning author/illustrator who lives in New Zeal&. She is enormously popular for her rhyming stories of the unforgettable Hairy Maclary & his friends. She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974. Read all the Hairy Maclary & Friends books by Lynley Dodd! " Hairy Maclary's Bone"; " Hairy Maclary Scattercat"; " Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper"; " Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet"; " Slinky Malinki"; " Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness"; " Slinky Malinki Open the Door"; " Sniff-Snuff-Snap!"; " Schnitzel Von Krumm Forget-Me-Not"; " Slinky Malinki Catflaps"; " Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers"; " Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks"; " Scarface Claw"; " Schnitzel Von Krumm Dog's Never Climb Tress"; " Hairy Maclary Sit"; " Hairy Maclary & Zachary Quack"; " Magnet Fun with Hairy Maclary"; " Hairy Maclary Shoo"; " Hairy Maclary & Friends Little Library"; " Slinky Malinki Open the Door"; " Slinky Malinki Early Bird"; " Where is Hairy Maclary?"; " Sticker Fun with Hairy Maclary"; & " My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes"." ...

Sniffles & snuffles & doses of flu
- itches & stitches & tummyache too.. ." Hairy Maclary is waiting to see the vet with lots of
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In Riverside Hall on Cabbage Tree Row the Cat Club were having their Annual Show.. ." When Hairy Maclary bounces & pounces his way into the cat show his flustering & blustering bring a very unexpected result... This title presents another rollicking rhyming adventure with Hairy Maclary (from ' Donaldson's Dairy') & friends!" ...

Sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic Haiti is culturally the most African of Caribbean countries & one that is largely unknown to visitors except through popular cliches of aid dependency & Vodou culture. This is the only st&-alone guidebook on Haiti on the market & is packed with practical information covering accommodation eateries travel routes wildlife & vodou. A comprehensive section on birdwatching & insightful information on Haitis rich artistic & musical heritage ensure the guide appeals to both birdwatchers & cultural enthusiasts. Paul Clammer discusses the medicinal merits of Haitian rum how to catch a Port-au-Prince taptap (bus) & how to check into the Graham Greene suite of the Hotel Oloffson. ...

Proclaim the pilgrimage to all people. They will come on foot & on the backs of swift camels from distant corners of the earth. Quran surat al-Hajj vs 27-30 It is a sacred duty for Muslims wherever they may reside to go at least once in their lives to Makkah the heartland of Islam where the Prophet Muhammad received the revelation in AD 632. Drawing millions of pilgrims annually the Hajj is a powerful bond that brings Muslims together from across the world. It takes place in the twelfth month of the Muslim year dhul hijja. Over the course of one week a number of specific rituals are performed which involve circumambulation of the Kaba the cube-shaped building in the centre of the sanctuary at Makkah & visiting key sites. The Kaba is believed to have been built by Abraham & his son Ishmael & was the focus of pilgrimage before the coming of Islam. Tracing the footsteps & personal experiences of pilgrims across the centuries this fascinating book takes the reader on a physical & spiritual journey. The spirit of Hajj is further evoked through a wealth of illustrations including personal objects carried by the pilgrims throughout the centuries; souvenirs collected along the route; early travel photographs; maps; manuscripts; wall paintings; compasses & astrolabes; textiles; & contemporary artworks & images that capture the scale & emotional intensity of Hajj today. ...

To celebrate 60 years of sailing Scottish waters the author single-handedly sailed Halcyon a 32 wooden yawl from Fairlie on the Clyde round the Mull of Kintyre by way of numerous inner islands to Barra in the Outer Hebrides & to the Atlantic side of the islands not often visited by cruising yachts. Bad weather forced a diversion to explore the sea lochs of the west coast of Harris & Lewis the islands of Taransay (of the BBCs Castaway series) & Scarp famed for its ingenious Rocket Post experiment. While visiting these numerous islands he met local people & experienced the sometimes violent extremes of weather such as when he was storm-bound in Stornoway for several days. There are stories galore about the island people snippets of interesting history legends & folklore tales of the sea & island life the Hebridean fishermen & lighthouses
- thus uncovering another dimension of island life. Bob recounts his travels & tales some previously unpublished in a relaxed & highly-readable style. As well as being a unique travel book it is an insight into the rapidly-changing ways of island life & a useful sailing guide to the Western Isles & anchorages in the Hebrides. It would be of immeasurable help to sailors keen to venture into some of the lesser-known sailing areas of Western Scotl&. This vivid & entertaining story of adventurous sailing among Scotlands beautiful but challenging Western Isles will be enjoyed by keen sailors & armchair travellers alike
- a truly memorable journey of over 1000 miles!

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For twenty-five years actors have given Simon Annand unprecedented access to photograph them in the intimacy of their dressing-rooms during the 30 minutes before curtain-up
- the half. This magnificent book offers not only a dazzling gallery of actors
- including Anthony Hopkins Cate Blanchett Daniel Day Lewis Judi Dench John Gielgud Vanessa Redgrave Jim Broadbent Jeremy Irons Glenda Jackson Jude Law Charlotte Rampling Michael Gambon Maggie Smith Martin Sheen Felicity Kendal Kevin Spacey & Ralph Fiennes
- but also a meditation on the mystery of the final stage of an actors journey.


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From Weimar Berlin to the fall of Paris & on to the present day danger jealousy & inspiration combine to tempt a man to a secret betrayal. Now a Radio 4 Book at Bedtime" scheduled for 27th June
- 8th July. Chip told us not to go out. Said dont you boys tempt the devil. But it been one brawl of a night I tell you. The aftermath of the fall of Paris 1940. Hieronymous Falk a rising star on the cabaret scene was arrested in a cafe & never heard from again. He was twenty years old. He was a German citizen. & he was black. Fifty years later Sid Hieros bandmate & the only witness that day is going back to Berlin. Persuaded by his old friend Chip Sid discovers theres more to the journey than he thought when Chip shares a mysterious letter bringing to the surface secrets buried since Hieros fate was settled. In " Half Blood Blues" Esi Edugyan weaves the horror of betrayal the burden of loyalty & the possibility that if you dont tell your story someone else might tell it for you. & they just might tell it wrong..."
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Ben Tomlin has been an only child for thirteen years. So when his research-scientist parents bring home a baby chimp to raise as a human child Bens life is turned upside-down. Teaching a baby chimp how to understand language is not his idea of fun especially when hes trying to settle in at his new school. But it isnt long before Zans infectious personality endears him to everyone & he becomes a real member of the family. But just what will happen when he grows up & the experiment comes to an end? Ben must take dramatic steps & the repercussions ricochet through his home & community with devastating results. This phenomenal novel is a thought-provoking story of relationships & family first love growing up ethics & dilemmas. ...

This is a great opportunity for you to learn new cookery skills from an expert. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright & passionate authority on Italian food & has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Franck Pontais who has appeared on Ready Steady Cook & in regular broadcasts on BBC Radio; Tiffany Goodall who demonstrates at regional & national events & Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martins cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe & he appears frequently on television & radio including Saturday Kitchen. Your half day will consist of:
- * Health & safety briefing * Hygiene brief * Wash hands put on aprons & hats * Chef will introduce themselves & explain what they are cooking * Cooking starts everyone will prepare their food & discuss the flavours of the dishes. Themes vary but could include BBQ; Easy Entertaining; Cooking for Two; Italian; Chocolate; Desserts. * Start eating the courses of the day * Wind down & clean up * General discussion of the day questions answered If you would like to know which chef will be teaching you we recommend you enquire at the time of booking as the chefs may vary occasionally from those mentioned above. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "



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