Downton Abbey has captured the imagination of the nation. Written by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes the show has become the benchmark for quality drama & a commentary on all things British. Downton Abbey portrays a world of elegance & decadence a world of duty & obedience & a world of romance & rivalry: this companion book full of rich historical detail takes fans deeper into that period than ever before. Step inside one of the most beautiful houses in Britain past Carson the butler at the front door & into the grand hallway. Catch a glimpse of the family having drinks in the drawing room before dinner dressed in their evening finery whilst Lord Grantham finishes writing a letter in his study. Then climb the grand sweeping staircase to the maze of rooms upstairs & peak through Lady Marys open door to see Anna her maid tidying scent bottles & jewellery on the ornate dressing table. Follow Anna down the servants stairs & into the kitchens to watch Mrs Patmore frantically preparing dinner. Mrs Hughes keeps a watchful eye from her study & the world of Downton comes alive before you. Experience the inner workings of the downstairs life & be dazzled by the glamour of upstairs life with profiles of all the major characters interviews with the actors behind the scenes insights & in-depth information on costumes & props. ...

Everything you could ever want to know about Jacqueline Wilson & her books in one adorable small pink package. This is a must-have for fans bursting with new titbits from Jacky herself info about the characters & plots artwork from Nick Sharratt & more. ...

A collection of the best moments from the ' Ricky Gervais Show' with further musings from Karl Pilkington star of Sky 1's ' An Idiot Abroad'. Karl Pilkington the Confucian-like savant of the ' Ricky Gervais Show' has led an extraordinary & curiously individual life. As a kid growing up in Manchester he regularly missed school to accompany his parents on caravanning holidays & left without collecting his exam results: his family weaned him well. Pilkington's is a brilliant mind locked inside a perfectly round head & uncluttered by the unhelpful constraints of logic or common sense; factors that have led him to such dazzling insights as 'you never see old men eating Twix bars' or that the ' Diary of Anne Frank' was 'an Adrian Mole sort of thing'. In this pithy & hilarious book Karl is in conversation with (the often bewildered) Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant the writers & stars of ' The Office' & ' Extras' outwitting even these comedy Goliaths with his take on such contentious issues as charity the lack of Chinese homeless people reincarnation the rights of monkeys & favourite superpowers. Featuring Karl's original illustrations imaginative scribblings full-colour pictures sent in by fans & the best conversations of the first twelve podcasts this is a unique trip into the world of one of our most innovative thinkers visionaries & prophets or as Gervais & Merchant know him 'the funniest man alive in Britain today'. ...

A collection of the best moments from the ' Ricky Gervais Show' with further musings from Karl Pilkington star of Sky 1's ' An Idiot Abroad'. Karl Pilkington's is a brilliant mind locked inside a perfectly round head & uncluttered by the unhelpful constraints of logic or common sense. He both baffles & enlightens with his take on topics as diverse as population control the rights of monkeys & how long you can stay alive with your head chopped off. Featuring the best conversations from ' The Ricky Gervais Show' podcasts & original illustrations & scribblings by Karl Pilkington this is a unique trip into the mind of our most innovative visionary
- or as Gervais & Merchant know him 'the funniest man alive in Britain today'.
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In this collection of mythical stories from around the world we discover the spirit ancestors of the aborigines of Australia & meet Mictlan the lord of the Aztec land of the dead. Myths & Legends from cultures as far & wide as the Yoruban religion of Africa & the Mandans of North America are collected here. Alongside the text insert boxes highlight & describe the country of origin. Amazing full-colour artwork brings to life the astonishing tales of gods & monsters while illustrated artifacts show the original paintings carvings & sculptures which served as one of the sources of our knowledge about these myths & legends. This work features four full-colour booklets each telling a unique story &

Includes:: full glossary & index.

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The World of Peter Rabbit & Beatrix Potter" celebrates 110 years since the publication of " The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter. It has a beautifully designed gold foil jacket & is the perfect gift for Beatrix Potter fans & collectors alike. This illustrated reference book looks at Beatrix Potters childhood & at the story behind how " The Tale of Peter Rabbit" Beatrix Potters best-loved tale came to be written. Since his first appearance in a professionally printed edition 110 years before the publication of this book Peter Rabbit has been captivating the imaginations of children around the world. Hundreds of editions of Peters adventures have been published around the globe making him arguably the worlds most famous rabbit & placing him among the most enduring characters in childrens literature." ...

This is a slipcased gift set containing four of Beatrix Potters best-loved original tales. Collection One" contains: " The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; " The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; " The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; & " The Tale of Two Bad Mice"." ...

This beautiful slipcase has been produced to celebrate 110 years since the publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit" & contains books 1-5 of the " Original Peter Rabbit Books". What makes the books even more delightful is that each one has newly designed endpapers & a publisher's note describing how each book came to be. Each of the five stories takes you deep into the English countryside as you become familiar with Beatrix Potter's famous & (mostly!) lovable characters. Each tale with its soft water-colour artwork will delight & charm adults & children alike. This slipcase
Includes:: " The Tale of Peter Rabbit; " The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; " The Tailor of Gloucester"; " The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; & " The Tale of Two Bad Mice"."
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This glorious collection of stories featuring Beatrix Potter's best-loved animal characters is the perfect present for a Christening naming ceremony Christmas or birthday. The beautifully designed gift box contains the first 12 of Beatrix Potter's 23 Original Peter Rabbit Tales: The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; " The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; " The Tailor of Gloucester"; " The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; " The Tale of Two Bad Mice"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle"; " The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher"; " The Tale of Tom Kitten"; " The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"; " The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse"; & " The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes"." ...

This is the miniature versions of Beatrix Potter's 12 most popular tales inside a stylish contemporary giftbox. The tales are exact replicas of the new editions published in March 2002. Tales are: The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; " The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; " The Tailor of Gloucester"; " The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; " The Tale of Two Bad Mice"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle"; " The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher"; " The Tale of Tom Kitten"; " The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"; " The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse"; & " The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes"." ...