The beloved story of the March girls is a classic American novel telling the story of four sisters: independent tomboyish Jo; delicate loving Beth; pretty kind Meg; & precocious beautiful Amy the baby of the family. The charming story of these four little women" & their wise & patient mother Marmee enduring hardships & enjoying adventures in Civil War New England was an instant success when first published in 1868 & has been adored for generations. Bringing together traditional handicraft with cutting-edge book design the " Penguin Threads" series has already created a huge buzz among the art & book-collecting communities. This latest set features cover art by painter & illustrator Rachell Sumpter who brings a unique whimsical sensibility to the Threads. With vivid colours & ambitiously intricate details these additions to our innovative series commissioned by award-winning creative director Paul Buckley are rich works of art to be cherished & shared." ...

If you love a good story then look no further. Oxford Childrens Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. Theyre books to treasure & return to again & again. Times are hard for the March sisters
- their fathers away at war & the family is short of money
- but these girls dont dwell on such matters & always look on the bright side. Whether its performing a play or getting on with day-to-day chores the sisters can find the fun in any situation
- but what fate holds in store for the girls only time will tell.


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The Chronicles the joys & sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into little women. It is a beautiful leatherbound edition of a timeless classic. It features a ribbon marker & decorated endpapers. This timeless favourite follows the four March sisters
- pretty Meg tomboy Jo shy Beth & vain Amy
- as they grow & mature into four distinctive little women. Louisa May Alcott was born in Pennsylvania & grew up in Boston & Concord Massachusetts the setting for Little Women. Jo is based on Louisa herself & Meg Beth & Amy are inspired by Louisa's own three sisters. The story chronicles the joys & sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in nineteenth-century New Engl&. This beautiful edition would make an attractive addition to any home library.

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' Rich or poor we will keep together & be happy in one another' Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg Jo Beth & Amy as their father is away fighting in the Civil War & the family has fallen on hard times. But though they may be poor life for the four March sisters is rich with colour as they play games put on wild theatricals make new friends argue grapple with their vices learn from their mistakes nurse each other through sickness & disappointments & get into all sorts of trouble. BACKSTORY: Learn all about the author's life & how it inspired her famous story & find out which of the March sisters you most resemble! ...

Little Women is one of the best-loved childrens stories of all time based on the authors own youthful experiences. It describes the family life of the four March sisters living in a small New England community Meg the eldest is pretty & wishes to be a lady; Jo at fifteen is ungainly & unconventional with an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of thirteen with a taste for music & Amy is a blonde beauty of twelve. The story of their domestic adventures their attempts to increase the family income their friendship with the neighbouring Lawrence family & their later love affairs remains as fresh & beguiling as ever. Good Wives takes up the story of the March sisters some three years later when as young adults they must face up to the inevitable trials & traumas of everyday life in their search for individual happiness. ...

When Josephine Marchs great-great-granddaughter stumbles across her letters the Little Women" shed a glorious light on a new generation of sisters. The Atwaters are a loving sprawling mess of a family & Fees three daughters Emma Lulu & Sophie couldnt be less alike if they tried. Emma is planning her wedding Sophie is an up-&-coming actress but Lulu
- the cleverest of them all
- is more than a little lost. If life is for living why is she stuck in a series of dead-end jobs? Grandma Jos letters had been gathering dust in the attic for decades but when Lulu gets her hands on them everything seems to change & different worlds begin to open up. & even though dark family secrets emerge Jos words offer comfort & guidance across the centuries. Sometimes family is all that matters. & sisters are the closest friends you can find."

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John Wisden at his peak known as ' The Little Wonder' was a key member of the England cricket team who in 1859 sailed across the Atlantic on the world's first overseas cricket tour. In 1864 after his retirement Wisden published the first edition of the book that would make his name immortal. He printed 'full & accurate scores' along with indispensable facts about the Derby the St Leger the university rowing matches 'and other Interesting Information' including potted histories of the Wars of the Roses. The 1864 edition is now valued at anything up to GBP25 000 & Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published continuously ever since
- not for nothing is it known as 'the cricketer's bible'. The Almanack has despite some close shaves never missed a year. In 1937 it was just 48 hours from liquidation & in the Second World War a German bomber set fire to the company's headquarters destroying its records. & yet somehow the yellow (since 1938) book has retained its antique rugged character. It is a labour-of-love collection of records for cricket obsessives but also a hearty eccentric. It loves to count the number of wides in a season but also delights in relating tales from far-flung pavilions. Through the telling of Wisden's story we also glimpse the history of English
- & world
- cricket. The book is a window onto the game's most charismatic characters its high points lows & political storms. In The Little Wonder Robert Winder traces the central role the game has played in national life for so long. The book's 150th anniversary in 2013 is the ideal time to tell the extraordinary story of Wisden's
- & cricket's
- journey from Victorian times to the modern world. New every year it feels as though it has been with us for ever.




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For its final battleship design Italy ignored all treaty restrictions on tonnage & produced one of Europes largest & most powerful capital ships comparable with Germanys Bismarck class similarly built in defiance of international agreements. The three ships of the Littorio class were typical of Italian design being fast & elegant but also boasting a revolutionary protective scheme
- which was tested to the limits as all three were to be heavily damaged in the hard-fought naval war in the Mediterranean; Roma had the unfortunate distinction of being the first capital ship sunk by guided missile. These important ships have never been covered in depth in English-language publications but the need is now satisfied in this comprehensive & convincing study by two of Italys leading naval historians. The book combines a detailed analysis of the design with an operational history evaluating how the ships stood up to combat. It is illustrated with an amazing collection of photographs many fine-line plans & coloured artwork of camouflage schemes adding up to as complete a monograph on a single class ever published. Among warship enthusiasts battleships enjoy a unique status. As the great success of Seaforths recent book on French battleships proves that interest transcends national boundaries & this superbly executed study is certain to become another classic in the field.
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Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health & well-being. Liu Zi Jue: Six Sounds Approach to Qigong Breathing Exercises is an accessible fully-illustrated guide to this particular qigong exercise which focuses on breath control. Liu Zi Jue regulates & controls the rise & fall of Qi (vital energy) through the inhalation & exhalation of six sounds. The exercises feature slow gentle movements that are safe & easy to learn & are suitable for people of all ages & in all conditions of health. The routine strengthens the liver heart spleen lungs & kidneys thus helping to balance the energy & functions of the internal organs & has also been shown to have a calming effect & to alleviate stress. Each routine is described step-by-step & is illustrated with photographs & key points. The authors also point out common mistakes & offer advice on how to correct these. Complemented by an appendix of acupuncture points & accompanied by a DVD this book will be of interest to Qigong & Tai Chi practitioners at all levels students of martial arts & anyone interested in Chinese culture. ...

Millions of tourists have visited Spain & wondered if there is any way they could move there to work or retire; the country remains the most popular country for British people looking for a home abroad. This fully revised & updated fifth edition of Live & Work in Spain provides an indispensable source of knowledge for everyone interested in living or working temporarily or permanently starting a business or just buying a holiday home there. The book is illustrated with first-hand accounts from people living in Spain & is full colour with numerous helpful maps & photographs. Set out to be easily accessible each chapter guides you through the practicalities of a move to Spain from setting up home to finding a job or setting up a business. In particular it gives advice on renting accommodation opening the right bank account finding your ideal home & making the most of your leisure time. There is also easy access to urgent information such as emergency phone numbers laws & regulations & healthcare advice. The employment section of the book covers vital information such as information on business etiquette the skills & trades most in demand permanent seasonal & temporary work salaries working hours & holidays trade unions & contracts starting or buying your own business & sources of advice & assistance. Excellent series" The Times" ...