This handy-sized guide is drawn from the extensively revised edition of Jackson's Silver & Gold Marks of England Scotland & Ireland published by the Antique Collectors' Club in 1989. Ever since its publication in 1905 English Goldsmiths & Their Marks or Jackson's has been the 'bible' for scholars dealers & collectors selling in hundreds of thousands. The Antique Collectors' Club revised edition contains Approx. 15 000 marks with over 10 000 corrections to the second edition published in 1921. This pocket edition contains complete cycles of silver marks for all the important Assay Offices with variations shown for gold platinum Britannia Standard import marks etc. & has been updated to 1991 to include current assay marks. The Pocket Edition of Jackson's Hallmarks contains 1 000 makers' marks listed alphabetically by mark with comments as to rarity value & the speciality of the maker (e.g. spoons) making it the best available pocket guide to hallmarks. Other small guides to hallmarks based on outdated information have been rendered obsolete by this pocket edition which is the most accurate complete & up to date guide on the market. ...

Jackspeak is a comprehensive reference guide to the humorous & colourful slang of the Senior Service explaining in laymans terms the otherwise cryptic everyday language of the Royal Navy the Royal Marines & the Fleet Air Arm. Featuring more than 4 000 alphabetical entries it was compiled by an ex-RM surgeon who spent 24 years in the service. With useful cross-references & examples of common usage throughout along with excellent illustrations by Tugg the cartoonist from service newspaper Navy News it is the essential book for current & ex-Navy personnel & their families or anyone interested in the modern armed forces. Conway is proud to present a revised & updated edition of this classic volume which is already acknowledged as the standard reference for every Jack Jenny & Royal joining the Andrew or for any civvy who wants a real insight into the unique culture of the Navy. ...

Lots of Jacqueline Wilson's characters are well-known & well-loved by thousands of readers: Hetty Feather Ruby & Garnet Pearl & Jodie Elsa Lily & of course the brilliant Tracy Beaker! But how much do you know about Jacqueline herself? Jacqueline takes a look back at her own childhood & teenage years in this captivating story of friendships loneliness books family life & much more. She explores her past with the same warmth & lightness of touch that make her novels so special. Best of all she reveals how she was always determined to be a writer; from the very first story she wrote it was clear that this little girl had a very vivid imagination! But who would've guessed that she would grow up to be the mega-bestselling award-winning Jacqueline Wilson? With original photographs & new illustrations by Nick Sharratt this book is a delight for all of Jacky's fans & a treat for any new readers too. ...

Since time began there have been Nightwalkers
- the races of the night who live in the shadows of the moonlight. Love with humans
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This biography of the cellist Jacqueline Du Pre struck down in her prime by multple sclerosis is fully authorized by her widower Daniel Barenboim. The authors exclusive access to family papers & unheard recordings allows her to assess Du Pres lasting contribution to music. ...

Perfect for any girl with a special best friend
- or even three or four best friends!
- this fun friendship-themed journal





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Dip into Jacqueline Wilson's Biscuit Barrell
- it's deliciously funny & full of unexpected treats! In CLIFFHANGER Tim hates sports
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THE STORY OF TRACY BEAKER. Im Tracy Beaker. This is a book all about me. Id read it if I were you. Its the most incredible dynamic heart-rending story. Honest. SHORTLISTED FOR THE SMARTIES PRIZE & THE CARNEGIE MEDAL. THE BED & BREAKFAST STAR. Im Elsa & Im hoping to be a big star one day. I tell jokes all the time to try & cheer my family up. Trouble is no-one seems to laugh much any more. Not since we lost our lovely house & had to move into a bed & breakfast hotel.. .WINNER OF THE YOUNG TELEGRAPH FULLY BOOKED AWARD. ...

Its party time! This gorgeous 2013 Diary is the perfect place to record your year & is packed with lots of fun extras including fancy dress ideas yummy party recipes a pretty sticker sheet & brilliant tips for having the best sleepover ever. ...

Double Act. Ruby & Garnet are ten-year-old twins. They're identical & they do EVERYTHING together especially since their mother died three years earlier
- but they couldn't be more different. Bossy bouncy funny Ruby loves to take charge & is desperate to be a famous actress while quiet sensitive academic Garnet loves nothing more than to curl up with one of her favourite books. & when everything around the twins is changing so much can being a double act work for ever? Bad Girls. Shy mild Mandy has been bullied at school for as long as she can remember. That's why she is delighted when cheeky daring full-of-fun Tanya picks her as a friend. Mum isn't happy
- she thinks Tanya's a BAD GIRL & a bad influence on her daughter. But Mandy loves spending time with her brilliant new friend & is sure Tanya can only get her out of trouble not into it.. .or could she?

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