Archive for August, 2008

Usborne Farmyard Tales Alphabet Book

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Usborne Farmyard Tales Alphabet Book

 

Help your children learn their alphabet with Poppy and Sam and their farmyard friends.

With full colour illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, this book is bound to be a winner with young children.

Fifty Recipes To Stake Your Life On

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Fifty Recipes to Stake Your Life On

 
Charles Campion’s passion for food is only equalled by his love of cooking. In this book he introduces us to the recipes on which he has come to depend. From simple dishes like fiercely barbecued lamb to eye-catching creations like smart-looking salmon, this culinary delight presents a complete armoury of easy recipes for the busy cook.

 

On the Edge: My Story - Richard Hammond

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

On the Edge: My Story - Richard HammondIn September 2006, Richard Hammond, one of our best-loved television presenters, suffered a serious brain injury following a high speed car crash. 

In this book he gives his compelling account of life before and after the accident and an honest description of his recovery, full of drama and incident.

Richard tells the story of his life, from the small boy showing off with ridiculous stunts on his bicycle to the adolescent with a near-obsessive attraction to speed and the smell of petrol.

It was whilst filming for Top Gear that Richard was involved in a high speed crash, driving a jet-powered dragster. He and his wife Mindy, piece together the stages of his recovery as his shattered mind slowly reformed. The final chapter recounts his return home and his triumphant reappearance in front of the cameras.

Little Britain: The Complete Scripts and Stuff (Series Two)

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Little Britain: The Complete Scripts and Stuff (Series Two)

 
Little Britain has become Britain’s best-loved sketch comedy since The Fast Show - and won both its nominations at the Baftas in 2005 following the success of series two, taking home the Best Comedy Performance and Best Comedy Series awards. Since the first series was screened, it went from cult cool to the kind of quotable success that comedy classics are made of.

 

The Final Reckoning - Sam Bourne

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

The Final Reckoning - Sam BourneThe new high-concept religious conspiracy serial killer thriller from Sam Bourne, the number one bestselling author of The Righteous Men and The Last Testament.

Tom Byrne was an idealistic young lawyer in New York, but has fallen from grace since then. He has lost his home, his wife and his good character through his gambling addiction. So when the UN call him in to do their dirty work, he accepts the job without hesitation.

A suspected suicide bomber shot by UN security staff has turned out to be a harmless old man. Tom must placate the family and limit their claims for compensation. Tom meets Rebecca, the dead man’s alluring daughter in London. He learns that her father was not quite as innocent as he seemed. Pursued by those ready to kill to uncover the truth, Tom has to unlock a secret that has lain buried for more than 60 years - the last great secret of the Second World War.

The Ghost - Robert Harris

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

The Ghost - Robert Harris
Whilst Britain’s former prime minister struggles to finish his memoirs in a remote, ocean front house in America, his long term assistant drowns. A professional ghost writer is sent out to rescue the project and he soon discovers his new client has secrets in his past that are returning to haunt him. Robert Harris is once again at his gripping best with this controversial new thriller.

Beaded Felt Jewellery - Twenty to Make

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Beaded Felt Jewellery

 

Using simple techniques, Helen Birmingham shows you how to create fabulous jewellery that you will love making, and adore wearing! Her unique, eye-catching designs, coupled with her fantastic use of bright, jewel-like colours, make this book a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration that you will want to plunge into again and again.

Miffy Classic Collection - 16 Books

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Miffy Classic Collection - 16 BooksThese are truly timeless classics - bright illustrations and clear, simple text tell the stories of Miffy and her family as she is introduced into the world around her. Covering subjects such as the birth of a new sibling to starting school, this beautiful box set will make a great gift for any young child.

Britain’s Favourite Plants

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Britain's Favourite Plants

In this book, Britain’s top nurseries bring you their top ten must-have plants for your garden. Covering a diverse range - from bulbs to small trees and shade plants - this fascinating and indispensable book includes a wealth of specialist information and stunning photography of all the plants featured together with useful information on how to source the plants for your own garden.

The Allotment Keeper’s Handbook

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

The Allotment Keeper's Handbook

 
The Allotment Keeper’s Handbook by Jane Perrone is a useful, down to earth guide to growing your own food. Packed with invaluable advice - from how to choose an allotment and test its soil to knowing your own chickweed from your chicory - it offers an enjoyable and inspiring shortcut through the trials, errors and frustrations of starting a vegetable patch.