Europe is high on everyone's travel list. It has great roads beautiful scenery centuries of history & is relatively safe. A potential stumbling block for some motorcyclists is the false perception that it costs too much & they don't know exactly where to go. Toby Ballentine maintains in his Motorcycle Journeys Through Europe" that you can rent a bike in Europe put together your own itinerary & stay relatively inexpensively the European way. From the Renaissance hilltop towns of Tuscany & the Italian Riviera to the Basque country of Spain to the chateaus on the Loire in France or to the Black Forest of Germany you will discover the real Europe that has existed for centuries. While most travel guides focus on what to do & where to go in the cities this book leads you to the small towns & villages connected by interesting backroads through remote scenic countryside. Each of the rides is based on a cultural or historical theme such as the running of the bulls in Spain a D-Day tour in France castles in the Loire River valley & a Band of Brothers tour from France to Austria. All are illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs. Detailed maps & full route descriptions are included as well as practical information on where to rent motorcycles driving customs money camping inexpensive accommodations & where to sample regional cuisine. This is a must-have book for anyone considering touring Europe by motorcycle. It is the perfect companion volume to John Hermann's popular " Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps & Beyond"." ...

' Auto racing is boring except when a car is going at least 172 miles per hour upside down'
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This book catalogues all the circuit racing hillclimb & sprint venues in the British Isles & presents summaries of their histories together with
- for the many defunct places
- details of what remains of interest to see today. Motorsport has thrived on these islands for over 100 years & this outstanding book
- a true labour of love
- describes over 800 sites at which competition activity has been traced & provides location information so that readers can discover & visit venues for themselves.



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A magazine subscription makes a perfect gift. However choosing the right magazine for that special someone can be tricky. So why not let them choose from three of the UK&8217;s top motor racing magazines? The duration of the subscription depends on the title chosen. ...

From Ronnie Radford to Wayne Rooney John Motsons knowledge & passion for football are unrivalled. In Motty he shares his story for the first time & guides us through a career which has spanned forty years & over 2 000 matches. From reporting on the exploits of the giant-killing Hereford team in the 1972 FA Cup that made his name on Match of the Day to the estimated twenty-million viewers who tuned in to his commentary on Englands match with Portugal at the 2006 World Cup Motsons time in the commentary box has delivered some unforgettable anecdotes. In dozens of fascinating behind-the-scenes stories we hear about the greatest football matches he has watched & the greatest players & managers he has been privileged to know. Many of them are football icons; Bill Shankly Alex Ferguson Brian Clough Alf Ramsey & Matt Busby amongst countless others. Motty is essential reading for anyone who has grown up with the undisputed voice of football. ...

Decorate your fridge or clothes or bags with own your creations! This crafty gift set means that you can mould & paint your own cupcake fridge magnets & badges. Contents include: mould of 6 assorted designs plaster powder magnet pins paint strip of 5 colours paint brush & detailed instructions. Gift set will make 6 cupcake pieces. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts. ...

Decorate your fridge or your clothes or bags with own your creations! This crafty gift set means that you can mould & paint your own dinosaur fridge magnets & badges. Contents include: mould of 6 assorted designs plaster powder magnet pins paint strip of 5 colours paint brush & detailed instructions. Gift set will make 6 dinosaur pieces. For children over 5 years of age only. ...

Decorate your fridge or your clothes or bags with own your creations! This crafty gift set means that you can mould & paint your own truck fridge magnets & badges. Contents include: mould of 6 assorted designs plaster powder magnet pins paint strip of 5 colours paint brush & detailed instructions. Gift set will make 6 truck pieces. For children over 5 years of age only. ...

Nearly all glass makers (unless they are blowing glass) need moulds which can go in the kiln as part of the process of creating their work. Currently glass students & makers get their expertise & recipes from lots of different sources picking out the relevant bits & pieces which they need from other glass & ceramic books. This book aims to introduce all the mould-making techniques for casting glass with detailed information on materials recipes for mould mixes methods & applications. It helps the student to learn which methods are appropriate for different types of work & covers all the basics of how to make your mould. It also

Includes:: practical information on sourcing storing using & recycling materials & how to develop your own recipes & methods for particular projects. It also covers where to start with writing programmes for kiln firings including annealing & cooling. It also contains images from well-known artists working in cast glass throughout.

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Book 12b" explores Peter & Jane's mountain adventure in 131 new words including 'goodbye' 'suggested' 'clouds' & 'discussed'. Once this book has been completed the child moves on to book "12c". " The Key Words with Peter & Jane" books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually & repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look & say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the one two he. There are 12 levels each with 3 books: a b & c. " Series a": gradually introduces new words. " Series b": provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. " Series c": links reading with writing & phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' & 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books." ...