Guardian" columnist Madeleine Bunting is one of the most high-profile commentators in Britain. Her father was deeply conservative with romantic old-fashioned views about Engl&. After his death wanting to understand him better Bunting began to explore his passionate lifelong attachment to a small plot of land in North Yorkshire. Delving deep into the rich history of this acre she uncovers traces of its Neolithic inhabitants & of the Cistercian monks; she learns of the medieval battles & considers the changing face of agriculture & leisure. The result sheds a fascinating light on what a contested layered place England is & on what belonging to a place might mean to all of us. " The Plot" is an original heartfelt & deeply political book." ...

When the renowned aviation hero & rabid isolationist Charles A. Lindbergh defeated Franklin Roosevelt by a landslide inthe 1940 presidential election fear invaded every Jewish household in America. Not only had Lindbergh publicly blamed the Jews for pushing America towards a pointless war with Nazi Germany but upon taking office as the 33rd president of the United States he negotiated a cordial understanding with Adolf Hitler. What then followed in America is the historical setting for this startling new novel by Pulitzer-prize winner Philip Roth who recounts what it was like for his Newark family during the menacing years of the Lindbergh presidency when American citizens who happened to be Jews had every reason to expect the worst. ...

This edition contains the full text of OCaseys play; notes concerning difficult words & references; & an introduction covering the authors life social & political events of the period influences on the author & the characters & themes of the play. ...

Lincolnshire 1910. Shunned by her own family desperate for work a place to stay Esther Everatt walks through the night to Sam Brumbys farm seeking the chance to earn her keep. Reluctantly the old man takes her on. Able to work alongside any man Esther soon earns Sams grudging respect & affection & at last feels she has found a home she can call her own. But her peace & security are cruelly shattered when old Sam dies: as a woman she has no right to inherit the lease on the farm. Believing that her passion lies solely with the land & a place of her own Esther prepares to risk everything to secure her future -- seeking marriage with a local farmh&. But as war arrives to dash the hopes of a generation Esther begins to discover that it is only the truest of love that can survive the passing of the seasons.. . ...

Celebrity television chefs like Jamie Oliver & culinary stars like Hugh Fearnely-Wittingstall have made Americans newly aware of the great potential in British cooking. But the new British food revolution is not limited to fine restaurants & television. Within Britain pub & country inn chefs newspaper & magazine food writers & everyday home cooks are taking a renewed interest in their own traditional cuisine at long last approaching it with more pride than with prejudice. In The Ploughmans Lunch & the Misers Feast" the American cookbook author travel writer & professional photographer Brian Yarvin brings these newly rediscovered pleasures to the attention of home cooks on this side of the Atlantic. In 100 recipes 65 colour photos & dozens of lively sidebars Yarvin reveals what he has discovered in his numerous walking & driving trips across the length & breadth of Great Britain. His recipes emphasize traditional & down-home dishes as perfected & updated by the best cooks in Britain. They include lots of pub fare like Fish & Chips Shepherds Pie Ploughmans Lunch & a host of savoury cakes & pasties. There are festive & substantial main courses like Howtowdie Poached Salmon with White Sauce & of course a splendidly done Beef Wellington. The hard-working Brits love big breakfasts & there is a chapter devoted to those while another chapter celebrates the sandwiches salads & snacks that are served at tea time. Curry shops have been ubiquitous for so long that Indian food by now is properly British & Yarvin devotes another chapter to dishes such as Shrimp Biryani & Chicken Korma. A big chapter too shows us how to make the best-loved British sweets from the humbly named Plum Pudding & Mincemeat Cake to the amusingly monikered Fast Rascals Kentish Huffkins & Welsh Dripping Cake." ...

The 10ft trampoline cover provides protection to your trampoline all year round which keeps it in better condition & can increase the life span of the trampoline. The cover is also ideal for keeping leaves & other debris off the trampoline when not in use. The cover is secured with 4 ties & a drawstring. There is a small hole in the centre of the cover to allow water to drain & prevent pooling. Features & Benefits Provides protection to your trampoline all year round Ideal for keeping leaves & other debris off the trampoline Keeps your trampoline in better condition & can increase the life span of the trampoline The trampoline cover is secured with 4 ties & a drawstring There is a small hole in the centre of the cover to allow water to drain & prevent pooling Supplied flat packed 12 month manufacturer&8217;s warranty Dimensions: L3.05m diameter Warning: must be assembled by an adult Outdoor use only Only for domestic use Please see our Refund Policy for restrictions on returning Childrens Outdoor Play Equipment Delivery to UK Mainland Only" ...

The 8ft trampoline cover provides protection to your trampoline all year round which keeps it in better condition & can increase the life span of the trampoline. The cover is also ideal for keeping leaves & other debris off the trampoline when not in use. The cover is secured with 4 ties & a drawstring. There is a small hole in the centre of the cover to allow water to drain & prevent pooling. Features & Benefits Provides protection to your trampoline all year round Ideal for keeping leaves & other debris off the trampoline Keeps your trampoline in better condition & can increase the life span of the trampoline The trampoline cover is secured with 4 ties & a drawstring There is a small hole in the centre of the cover to allow water to drain & prevent pooling Supplied flat packed 12 month manufacturer&8217;s warranty Dimensions: L2.44m diameter Warning: must be assembled by an adult Outdoor use only Only for domestic use Please see our Refund Policy for restrictions on returning Childrens Outdoor Play Equipment Delivery to UK Mainland Only" ...

Look out! It’s a new play centre from Plum®! The Plum® Bonobo® II climbing frame is perfect for inspiring active role play & features a round wooden look-out tower ideal for your children to watch over all their friends. A sturdy wooden ladder leads to the tower which has smooth curved wooden sides round wooden roof & a wave slide for making a fast getaway! The look-out tower also features a sheltered sand pit perfect for burying treasure or as a den for planning missions- everything a child needs for their secret adventure! There is a double swing arm with two height adjustable swings which have heavy duty blow moulded seats & soft feel ropes. A feature packed play centre that is ideal for helping your children to burn off all their energy! As you would expect from Plum the new Plum Bonobo II Wooden Climbing Frame is made from premium FSC® certified timber which is extremely strong & sturdy. Parents can therefore have the peace of mind that their children are playing on a high quality durable play centre with high safety standards at the centre of its design.
Features & Benefits:
Natural wood climbing frame from Plum perfect for encouraging hours of active outdoor play! The Plum Bonobo II Play Centre features a wooden look out tower perfect for children to survey their surroundings & a hidden sand pit for planning secret missions or burying treasure!

Includes:: Wooden ladder up to wooden play tower with wave slide & curved wooden roof & sides. Sandpit underneath the play tower & double swing arm with two height adjustable swings with heavy duty blow moulded seats & soft feel ropes. • Made from premium FSC certified timber • 5 year manufacturer warranty against wood rot & manufacturer defects • Supplied pre-drilled & with easy to follow instructions for straightforward home assembly • Suitable for outdoor domestic use only • Recommended age is 3 to 12 years • Maximum user weight is 50kg per swing • Assembled

Size: L3.14 x W3.58 x H2.45m
Warnings: Outdoor use only • Only for domestic use • Not suitable for children under 36 months- fall hazard & small parts- choking hazard • Adult supervision recommended at all times
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Children will love outdoor play with the Plum Bush Baby garden swing set! This wooden framed play set has one swing with soft feel ropes & heavy duty blow moulded seat for extra durability. The round pole premium FSC certified timber is pressure treated & is extremely strong. The top bar of the playset is 100mm in diameter & the legs are 80mm in diameter making the frame highly robust. Metal swing attachments encircle the pole so no drilling is required maintaining the strength & integrity of the timber. The sturdy frame also has wooden cross braces giving the swingset extra stability. Parents can have peace of mind their children are riding a high quality swing set with safety standards at the centre of its design. Features & Benefits Classic wooden swing set for year round entertainment Made from premium FSC certified pressure treated round pole timber Swing set uses soft feel ropes & heavy duty blow moulded seat for extra strength Swing set frame has cross braces for extra stability Metal swing attachments encircle the pole so no drilling is required maintaining the strength & integrity of the timber 10 year manufacturer&8217;s warranty against wood rot & insect damage Supplied flat packed with easy assembly instructions Easy to assemble in approx 1 hour with 2 adults All hardware supplied for installation including ground anchors for concreting into the ground Recommended age: 3 to 12 years Assembled

Size: L1.20 x W2.29 x H2.20m Please see our Refund Policy for restrictions on returning Childrens Outdoor Play Equipment Please see our Refund Policy for restrictions on returning Childrens Outdoor Play Equipment Delivery to UK Mainland Only"

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Your young children will feel all grown up with their own garden furniture the perfect place for a tea party or to play games. This Plum® picnic table is supplied with a colourful parasol to provide vital shade from the sun. A solid & sturdy picnic table made from premium FSC® certified timber. With a small footprint this table is ideal for compact gardens or for patios. The natural look of the timber will ensure this garden furniture blends into any garden design whether modern or traditional.

Features & Benefits
Children love this fun rectangular picnic table for outdoor eating
Made from premium FSC certified timber
Supplied with colourful parasol to provide vital shade from the sun
Small footprint for compact gardens or for patios
12 month manufacturer’s warranty against wood rot & insect damage
Supplied flat packed & pre-drilled with easy assembly instructions
Easy to assemble in approx 1 hour with 1 adult
Recommended age: 18 months +
Assembled

Size: L1.05 x W0.89 x H0.492m

Warnings
Adult supervision recommended at all times
Adult assembly required
Minimum user age 18 months
Maximum user weight 50kg
Outdoor use only
Only for domestic use






















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