‘ When I finished Sara Baume’s new novel I immediately felt sad that I could not send it in the post to the late John Berger. He, too, would have loved it & found great joy in its honesty, its agility, its beauty, its invention. Baume is a writer of outstanding grace & style. She writes beyond the time we live in.’ Colum Mc Cann Struggling to cope with urban life – & with life in general – Frankie, a twenty-something artist, retreats to the rural bungalow on ‘turbine hill’ that has been vacant since her grandmother’s death three years earlier. It is in this space, surrounded by nature, that she hopes to regain her footing in art & life. She spends her days pretending to read, half-listening to the radio, failing to muster the energy needed to leave the safety of her haven. Her family come & go, until they don’t & she is left alone to contemplate the path that led her here, & the smell of the carpet that started it all. Finding little comfort in human interaction, Frankie turns her camera lens on the natural world & its reassuring cycle of life & death. What emerges is a profound meditation on the interconnectedness of wilderness, art & individual experience, & a powerful exploration of human frailty. ...

A Lion in Paris is widely regarded as the most accomplished book by multi-award-winning children`s author/illustrator Beatrice Alemagna. It tells the story of a lion who, bored by his rural life in the savannah, seeks excitement & opportunity in the city of light. On arrival in Paris the lion is disappointed to find that despite his size, people barely pay attention to him, not even when he lets out a ferocious roar on the busy Metro. Taking in the sights & sounds of Paris this beautifully illustrated book successfully conveys the experience of being a stranger in a new city & the process of understanding our own identity. ...

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing & reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. When the little boy tells his mother he has seen a big, roaring, yellow, whiskery lion in the meadow, she decides to make up a story for him too & gives him a matchbox with a tiny dragon inside. A brand new Early Reader edition of this beautiful classic story. ...

An acclaimed author of novels & short stories, Tim Parks
- who was described in a recent review as ”one of the best living writers
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An acclaimed author of novels & short stories, Tim Parks
- who was described in a recent review as ”one of the best living writers
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Simply everything you need to know to learn something new. Ever wanted to learn more about astronomy but don`t know where to begin? You can learn step-by-step with A Little Course in Astronomy, part of the popular series of learning guides from DK that explain everything & assume nothing. You can learn at your own pace, in your own time & in the comfort of your own home. A Little Course in Astronomy takes you from complete beginner to being able to identify stars, planets & other objects in space. You can start simple by studying the Moon, build on your skills to find constellations & observe the solar system to see the Milky Way, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn. The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you & you can learn by doing with sections on locating & observing stars, planets & constellations & choosing & using equipment like planispheres, binoculars & telescopes. A Little Course in Astronomy will show you how to succeed at your new skill in no time. 10 A Little Course in...titles available including Crochet, Preserving, Yoga, Pilates, Wine Tasting, Sewing, Knitting, Baking, Growing Fruit & Veg. ...

Simply everything you need to know to learn something new; a practical & inspirational course in growing fruit & veg. Ever wanted to learn how to grow fruit & veg but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with A Little Course in Growing Veg & Fruit, part of a new series of learning guides from DK where nothing is assumed & everything is explained. You can learn at your own pace, in your own time & in the comfort of your own home & garden. Each course follows the same structure; start simple & learn the basics, build on what you've learnt & then show off your new skills! A Little Course in Growing Veg & Fruit takes you from complete beginner to being able to complete 53 gardening projects. You can start simple with salad in a windowbox & a herb hanging basket, build on your skills with a bean wigwam & an apple tree in a pot & show off by building a raised bed & growing asparagus. The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you & the practice projects keep you on the right track. A Little Course in Growing Veg & Fruit will help you learn your new skill in no time. 8 A Little Course in.. .titles available including Preserving (9781409364443), Yoga (9781409365235), Pilates (9781409365174), Wine Tasting (9781409365204), Sewing (9781409365198), Knitting (9781409365181), Baking (9781409365211), & Growing Fruit & Veg (9781409365228). ...

Whether extolling the merits of a cheerful breakfast tray, conjuring up a winter picnic of figs & mulled wine, sharing delicious Tuscan recipes, or suggesting a last-minute pre-theatre dinner, the sparkling writings of the society hostess & philanthropist Agnes Jekyll describe food for every imaginable occasion & mood. Originally published in The Times in the early 1920s, these divinely witty & brilliantly observed pieces are still loved today for their warmth & friendly advice &, with their emphasis on fresh, simple, stylish dishes, were years ahead of their time. ...

A garden can be anywhere
- in pots, on a balcony, an allotment or a garden at home or school
- & this is the perfect book

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What sort of tree did Robin Hood`s bow come from? What pine tree drops its needles in the winter & how did the monkey puzzle get its name? These are just some of the wonderful facts that you`ll discover inside this book. Trees give us shade & the oxygen we breathe, like tall green giants that watch over us. & they are beautiful! Use the delicate illustrations & simple text to help your child identify the trees they see every day, whether they live in the country or the city. This book is a wonderful way of encouraging a child to interact with their environment, helping them to respect & protect the trees that surround them. ...