Straddling the Hampshire Downs & the distinctive countryside of Sussex the South Downs is Britain's newest & most visited national park & is abutted by a long coastline & the surprisingly remote landscapes of the Weald. Slow-travel enthusiast & Sussex resident Tim Locke takes a close-up look at the best of the countryside & places in his back yard & celebrates what makes the area so distinctive. This is not a book of dry practicalities. Locke's local knowledge leads the reader to his favourite walks pubs & and places to stay while his colourful interviews with local craftsmen & characters give visitors a personal acquaintance with the region. Sussex boasts a huge variety of landscapes & architecture from the chalk South Downs to the salty marshes at Chichester Harbour. The ways of enjoying it are just as diverse & could include foraging for fungi on the Wealden heaths watching the unique Sussex pastime of stoolball paragliding over the Downs or sampling a locally produced wine. ...

With over 400 recipes in total there is something for every occasion & time of day. All the favourites are featured along with innovative variations: Spicy Chicken Jambalaya will go down well with a hungry family Wild Mushroom Soup provides an easy but richly flavoured lunch or you could impress your friends with Rabbit Casserole with Juniper. The clearly presented step-by-step instructions & colour photographs will ensure success every time. ...

Read It Yourself" is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in " The Read It Yourself With Ladybird Series" is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This " Read It Yourself" version of " Sly Fox & Red Hen" is a level 2 title & so suitable for children who can read short simple sentences with help. The story is told simply with frequent repetition of the main story words & phrases. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader." ...

Based on the traditional folk tale The Sly Fox & the Little Red Hen" this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favorite in every home. Join the little red hen on her travels as she tries to outsmart the sly fox again & again. Part of the Ladybird " First Favourite Tales" series this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm & rhyme to delight young children. It is ideal for reading aloud & sharing with preschoolers." ...

More than just a handbook on fitness & nutrition. It's a provocative & candid inside look at the trials & triumphs of one of Hollywoods most famours stars. Throughout his career Sly has always been body conscious & as he experimented with intense training methods for various films he has learned what works & what definitely doesn't. ...

SELF-ASSESSMENT COLOUR REVIEWS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE: Each book covers a specialist area of veterinary medicine & the format enables the reader to consider a problem fully & then devise a solution. Veterinary practitioners caring for small animals are faced daily with the challenge of managing emergency & critical care situations. The appropriate treatment must be undertaken as quickly as possible & the most life threatening problem tackled first. By providing over 200 randomly organised cases in the form of integrated questions illustrations & explanations this book allows readers to test skills in emergency situations making rapid decisions diagnostic & treatment plans. Detailed explanatory answers are then provided which will guide them through each clinical situation. Written by a team of highly skilled authors from around the world this book covers all aspects of emergency & critical care medicine where a co-ordinated team approach to patient care is needed. It has been welcomed by newly qualified veterinary practitioners technicians students & examination candidates. ...

Small Animal Nutrition is an essential new text relating the theory of digestion & nutrition to practical application in everyday veterinary practice. The basic principles of nutrition are explained with special attention given to the use of nutrition as a tool in the management of the patient. The student is informed of different nutritional requirements in both sickness & health & concepts are presents in a light-hearted & easily understood format. Key facts are highlighted & a series of self-assessment questions & answers are provided at the end of each chapter. This new text explains nutrition in everyday language & should be an essential purchase for all veterinary students veterinary nurses & veterinary practices. ...

When 17 year-old Alex rescues a swan caught on a wire stuck deep in the Thames mud she finds an extraordinary bracelet. Through its disturbing & compelling powers she meets Callum a soul locked in a half-life of sadness & mystery following a terrible accident & his persuasive & sinister sister Catherine. As Alex & Callum grow closer despite the enormous obstacles to their love the dangers mount until Alex must risk everything to save her best friend & Callum must risk everything to save Alex. ...

In this practical & comprehensive workbook Cheryl Rickman offers a modern approach to self-employment & business start-up. Packed with real-life case studies & practical exercises checklists & worksheets it provides a step-by-step guide to researching & formulating your business ideas planning the right marketing strategies & managing a team that will drive your vision forward with you. Youll discover what with hindsight well-known entrepreneurs would have done differently what their biggest mistakes have been & what theyve learnt: Dame Anita Roddick Julie Meyer Stelios Haji-Ioannou Simon Woodroffe & others reveal their best & worst decisions & contribute their wisdom & tips for succeeding in business. Youll learn how to: develop research & plan the idea"; design & create the right products & services; define & understand your customers & target audience; secure finance & manage cash flow & accounts; create a winning brand & marketing message; gain & retain customers; achieve competitive advantage; plan create launch & promote your website; & manage your business & time. This fresh approach to small business start-up also

Includes:: information & recommendations on making your business ethical & socially responsible along with exercises to help build self-confidence & visualize success."

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Stuart Horten
- ten years old & small for his age
- moves to the dreary town of Beeton far away from all his friends. & then

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