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The Complete Gardener
The Complete Gardener brings you right up to date on how the maestro Monty Don gardens today.This new edition covers what he believes are the most important aspects of modern gardening and whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, it’s time to get your green-fingered hands dirty! Packed with beautiful illustrations and practical gardening tips, Monty reveals the secrets of growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs while respecting the needs of the environment.
HB, 440pp. Ref. A188460 £27.00
This Much is True
Miriam Margolyes, OBE, is one of the nation’s favourite (and naughtiest) treasure. Now, at the age of 80, she has finally decided to tell her extraordinary life story and it’s well worth the wait. Find out how being conceived in an air-raid gave her curly hair; what pranks led to her being known as the naughtiest girl Oxford High School ever had and why Bob Monkhouse was the best (male) kiss she’s ever had. This Much Is True is as warm and honest and as full of life and surprises as its inimitable author. HB, 336pp. *Due mid September.
How Animals Saved My Life: Being the Supervet
Once a 22-year-old from Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel is now one of the leading veterinary surgeons in the world. He shares the moving and often funny stories of the animals he’s treated and the unique ‘animal people’ he has met along the way and reflects on the valuable lessons of Integrity, care, love and hope that sustained him through the highs and crushing lows of a profession where lives are quite literally at stake. HB,
304pp. Ref. A188291 £7.99
This England Book
Packed with informative articles, beautiful colour photographs and uplifting poetry celebrating all that is best about England. As well as a fantastic guide to 2022 and the anniversaries you won’t want to miss, there are inspiring features on everything from heritage railways to the Red Arrows to our favourite nature reserves. There are quizzes galore to test your knowledge on subjects as varied as Kings and Queens, sport and geography. HB, 112 Pages.
Ref. A187826 £8.99
No Life Too Small
This is the joyful and inspiring storyof the world’s first animal hospice, celebrating the power and beauty of nature, the strength of the human and animal spirit, and the importance of love, friendship and community. It will leave you with a tear in your eye,a smile on your face and a renewed belief in human kindness. HB, 304pp.
Ref. A188105 £16.99
My Rescue Pet Rescued Me
Meet the inspirational animals who went from being rescued to becoming rescuers in these incredible true stories. Constantine and Crystal, the guinea pigs who gave a bullied girl with autism a reason to smile. Daniel, the duck who was rescued from a food market and succeeded in soothing his owner’s PTSD, as well as many other animal heroes who came to their owner’s aid. PB, 256pp.
The Miller’s Daughter
All Mary wants to do is protect her family, but how can she, when their father keeps tearing it apart? Grieving for their mother and abandoned by their father, Mary and her siblings seek refuge at the foundling school. but when the nuns hire Mary’s father, and he arrives with the pregnant sixteen- year-old he left their mother for, Mary’s newfound world is shaken. PB, 416pp.
Ref. A188103 £6.99 Orphans of the Storm
When nurses Nancy and Jess lose their lovers in the trenches during the Great War, their future looks bleak. Nancy chooses to marry an Australian, leaving behind her life - and her friend - for the Outback. With the outbreak of the Second World War, Nancy’s son Pete decides to join the Royal Air Force and travels back to England. He promises to pay his mother’s friend a visit, but Jess’s home has been destroyed, and even worse, her daughter Debbie is missing. PB,
496pp. Ref. A188104 £7.99
The Biscuit Factory Girls at War
Beryl was the first Farley clan bride, finding a home in the arms of loving, attentive elder son Tony. Yet even now, wrapped in Tony’s embrace, Beryl has never quite been able to forget the past she ran away from, nor the shocking family secret she tried to bury. PB, 368pp.
Ref. A188102 £8.99 As Time Goes By
Angela has known nothing but hardship and heartbreak - losing a husband in The Great War, the threat of ruin whilst raising a daughter alone and hiding a dark secret she’s tried desperately to forget. Kind- hearted Stan, who runs Bell Barn Road’s grocers shop is the only flicker of light in her life, but Angela knows he could never love her back if her knew the truth about her past. PB, 336pp.
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The Heron’s Cry
Detective Matthew Venn is called out to a rural crime scene at the home of a group of artists. What he finds is an elaborately staged murder - Dr Nigel Yeo has been fatally stabbed. His daughter Eve is a glassblower, and the murder weapon is a shard of one of her broken vases. Then another body is found - killed in a similar way. Matthew finds himself treading carefully through the lies that fester at the heart of his community and a case that is dangerously close to home . . . HB, 400pp.
The Bird in the Bamboo Cage
Inspired by true events, an unforgettable story of the life-changing bonds formed between a young girl and her teacher in a remote corner of a terrible war.Ten-year-old Nancy Plummer has always felt safe at Chefoo School where children, separated indefinitely from anxious parents, must turn to their teachers. But now, sent to a distant internment camp, unimaginable hardship, impossible choices and danger lie ahead. PB, 400pp.
John Hassall: The Life and Art of the Poster King
During the early twentieth century, John Hassall was one of Britain’s bestknown and most high-profile artists.Working across a variety of disciplines, he was a prolific book illustrator and a humorous artist for postcards and magazines. Drawing on previously unpublished artwork and sketches along with letters, diaries and photographs, this lavishly illustrated book seeks to explore and celebrate the life of this extraordinary artist a century on from his heyday. HB, 256pp. Ref. A188053 £30.00
Sunshine and Laughter
The Morecambe and Wise Show was the creme de la creme of TV light entertainment from the late 1960s until the early 1980s. This is no simple, linear story of rags to fame and riches; Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise learnt showbiz the hard way. By the time of their last BBC Christmas Show in 1977, they were a national institution whose shows drew audiences in excess of twenty million. HB,
320pp. Ref. A188481 £25.00
The Spirit of London
A new edition of a classic Batsford title from the 1930s. London is brought to life through its people, buildings and history in this classic book, first published in 1935. The Spirit of London presentsa wonderful snapshot of our capital before World War II anda charming insight into urban life and times. Add in the charmof the authentic voice of a contemporary Londoner, this book should be enjoyed by all Londoners and London enthusiasts.
Roman Roads of Britain
There have been many books on Britain’s Roman roads, but none have considered in any depth their long- term strategic impact. Mike Bishop shows how the road network was vital not only in the Roman strategy of conquest and occupation, but influenced the course of British military history during subsequent ages. Most books on Roman roads are concerned with cataloguing or tracing them, or just dealing with aspects like surveying. This one makes them part of military landscape archaeology.
Can You Make This Thing Go Faster?
Who is that tractor-driving Gentleman Farmer? These and other perplexing questions may or may not be answered in the latest volume of Clarkson’s utterly unbiased musings on life, the universe and everything in between. Full of fact-checked opinions and ideas so good they’re no longer following the science but chasing it up a tree, this is one hundred per cent guaranteed Clarkson. PB, 336pp.
The Marlow Murder Club
Seventy-seven-year-old Judith Potts is blissfully happy, she lives alone in a faded mansion in Marlow. One evening, while out swimming in the Thames, Judith witnesses a brutal murder. Local police don’t believe her, so Judith and two unlikely friends decide to investigate for themselves. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club. But soon another body turns up and now the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape. PB, 352pp.
Ref. A188459 £8.99 The Shadow
Only two people know Lamont Cranston’s secret identity as The Shadow, a vigilante of justice: his greatest love, Margo Lane, and his fiercest enemy, Shiwan Khan. Khan ambushes the couple, who find the slimmest chance of survival and a century and a half later, Lamont awakens in a world both unknown and strangely familiar. Most disturbing, Khan’s power continues to be felt over New York and its people and so Lamont must prove that The Shadow is more than just a legend. PB, 400pp.
Ref. A188456 £7.99 The Biography of an English Farm
From Saxons who occupied it, to the Tudors who traded its wool, to the Land Girls of wartime, John LewisStempel charts a sweeping, lyrical history of Woodston, the quintessential English farm. Combining his skills of farmer and historian, Lewis-Stempel digs deep into written records, the memories of relatives, and the landscape itself to celebrate the farmland his family have been bound to for millennia. HB, 352pp.
Ref. A188454 £20.00 The Man Who Died Twice
Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He’s made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life. As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn’t that be a bonus? HB, 336pp. *Due mid September
Ref. A188482 £18.99
The Broons and Oor Wullie
Great an’ Small is an exclusive all-new prose story starring Wee Harry, Jeemie The Moose and Harry’s best dug pal Jock, which has been lovingly illustrated for inclusion in this year’s gift book. A must-have for all Oor Wullie fans! HB, 144pp.
Ref. A187820 £14.99 Rupert Annual 2022
In this year’s annual, Rupert goes on an adventure with the frogs, befriends the young Hamish, rescues a merboy and much more! Enjoy a brand- new story, ‘Rupert and the Christmas Ribbon’, originated and illustrated by Stuart Trotter, plus a selection of much-loved activities to complete at home. HB, 120pp.
Ref. A188099 £10.99
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A Child’s First Bible
This illustrated children’s bible includes 125 stories from the old and new testament, re-told by Bible translator Kenneth N. Taylor who brings the episodes to life in his clear and easy-to-read way. Complemented by beautiful illustrations, it will provide baby’s first bible or perfect christening gift as a book to treasure and revisit time after time after time. HB, 256pp.
Ref. A179407 £12.99
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20 gold foiled cards, 10 each of 2 church, sheep and glorious sunset designs supplied with red envelopes. Inside Christmas greeting reads “Wishing you a Magical Christmas”. The pack also includes 20 foiled envelope seals to use as a decorative finish.
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Sweet Pea Brooch
In the most enchanting shades of blue, pink and white this delightful zinc alloy brooch has been inspired by the beautiful delicacy of the sweet pea flower. Hand finished in pastel enamels with green enamel leaves. Length 1.4” (3.8cms). Gift Boxed.
Diamante Cat Gloves
Add a bit of glitz to your walks with these diamanté cat gloves and say say bye-bye to frostbite and numb thumbs! These ‘one size fits all’ maroon gloves are remarkably warm - a musthave, practical wool/acrylic mix accessory to see you through the long winter months.
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Donkey Friends Cushion
As the snow gently falls, the robins tell stories of the day’s adventures to Dusty the donkey, who is always ready to listen. This comfortable blended linen cushion with contrast edging adds a hint of festive cheer to any favourite armchair. Size 15.7 x 9.8 “ (40 x 25cms). Ref. A185701 £19.99
Diamanté Owl Gloves
Add a bit of glamour to your walks with these sparkly decorated owl gloves. So say bye-bye to frostbitten fingers and numb thumbs - these ‘one size fits all’ gloves are remarkably warm and a must-have, practical polyester/acrylic mix accessory to see you through the longwinter months.
Merry Robins Christmas Cards
20 (5 each of 4 designs) jolly robin themed cards & envelopes to keep you well stocked in the run up to Christmas! The greetings inside these cards read “Christmas Wishes” or “Seasons Greetings”. Card size 5.3” (13.7cms) square, supplied with envelopes. Ref. A185654 £7.99 in are fully recyclable.wrapping it is delivered is printed on and the poly Both the paper this catalogue
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White Christmas
Rozalin Sachs has grown up in the city of Frankfurt but with the Nazi Revolution gaining power her family is forced to flee Germany. When a tragic accident separates Roz from her parents, she finds herself aboard the Kindertransport bound for Holland. Here Roz meets a young lad called Felix and they vow to stick together as their journey takes them to England, until a devastating incident takes Felix
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