Inspired by the First World War, this authentic Models AP111 propeller desk clock provides a truly vintage ”trench art” style ...

Manon Gaudet is unhappily married to the owner of a Louisiana sugar plantation. She misses her family & longs for the vibrant lifestyle of her native New Orleans, but most of all, she longs to be free of the suffocating domestic situation. The tension revolves around Sarah, a slave girl who may have been given to Manon as a wedding present from her aunt, whose young son Walter is living proof of where Manon`s husband`s inclinations lie. This private drama is being played out against a brooding atmosphere of slave unrest & bloody uprisings. & if the attacks reach Manon`s house, no one can be sure which way Sarah will turn.. . Beautifully written, PROPERTY is an intricately told tale of both individual stories & of a country in a time of change, where ownership is at once everything & nothing, & where belonging, by contrast, is all. ...

Topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000 in IGN`s excellent TOP25 / Série Bleue series. All the maps are GPS compatible, with a 1km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude lines at 5’ intervals. Contours are at 5m intervals except for mountainous areas where the maps have contours at 10m intervals, vividly enhanced by hill shading & graphics for rocky terrain. Colouring with graphics indicates different types of vegetation or land use (deciduous or coniferous forests, moors, orchards, vineyards, etc). PLEASE NOTE: coverage of France at this scale is currently being revised – the format & the presentation of each title are indicated by the letters at the end of its Sheet Reference number (e.g. 0416ET, 3531ETR, 1923SB, etc.)MAPS WITH FULL TOURIST OVERPRINT & AN ENGLISH MAP LEGEND: all TOP25 maps & the SB editions of Série Bleue have an overprint highlighting waymarked walking trails including long-distance GR routes &, where appropriate, ski routes. Symbols indicate campsites, gîtes d’etape, refuges, equestrian centres & other recreational facilities or sites, tourist information centres, cultural heritage, etc. Towns & locations of particular interest are highlighted.- ET or OT = single-sided TOP25 map covering approx. 29x 21 km / 18x 13 miles.- ETR or OTR = waterproof & tear resistant TOP25 map covering the same area as the corresponding ET or OT number, but double-sided, printed on a smaller size sheet with a good overlap between the sides.- SB = Série Bleue map with full tourist overprint; these maps, first introduced in summer 2014, each cover approx. 29x 24km / 18x 15 miles.SÉRIE BLEUE maps with numbers ending in E (Est) or O (Ouest): most editions now indicate the GR routes, but do not show any other tourist information. Map legend is in French only. Each map covers approx. 14x 20km / 9x 12 miles. ...

The bubble-lover`s companion to everything sparkling & everything cocktail. There`s nothing quite like a chilled glass of prosecco on a hot day. Or on a cold day. But then there`s nothing like a Winter Bellini either. Or a Prosecco Royale. Or a Negroni Sbagliato. Or a Julep. Here`s a collection of easy-to-follow classic & contemporary cocktail recipes that celebrate Prosecco, champagne & all things bubbly. Cocktails are split into the following chapters: Light & Floral Vibrant & Zesty Intense & Sultry Sharers & Punches Classics ...

Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos & the other Ionian islands are home to one of the finest cuisines of the Mediterranean. The stamping-ground of Captain Corelli & Lawrence Durrell, the Ionians have always held a particular, almost mystical, fascination for visitors, &, for many of the thousands who travel to the region each year, it is the special nature of Ionian cooking that forms an essential & unforgettable part of their experience. The recipes in ” Prospero`s Kitchen” come mostly from family notebooks handed down through the generations & reflect the cosmopolitan nature of Ionian cuisine. Together, they provide a unique & tantalising taste of the variety of Ionian cuisine. Featuring over 150 easy-to-follow recipes as well as fascinating information on Ionian cooking & customs, beautiful photographs & original illustrations, ” Prospero`s Kitchen” is an essential kitchen addition for anyone with a passion for the beautiful & lyrical Ionian islands. ...

This series of books introduce children to environmental issues in a simple & fun way. Each book looks at a particular issue such as saving energy, & fighting pollution with the aim of relating to a young child`s world, starting in the home, progressing to school & working outward to the local community. Each title

Includes:: `before & after` illustrated spreads depicting both the current & ideal environmental situation, as well as photographic spreads that explain the issues.

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Whatever happened to British protest? For a nation that brought the world Chartism, the Suffragettes, the Tolpuddle Martyrs, & so many other grassroots social movements, Britain rarely celebrates its long, great tradition of people power. In this timely & evocative collection, twenty authors have assembled to re-imagine key moments of British protest, from the Peasants Revolt of 1381 to the anti-Iraq War demo of 2003. Written in close consultation with historians, sociologists & eyewitnesses who also contribute afterwords these stories follow fictional characters caught up in real-life struggles, offering a streetlevel perspective on the noble art of resistance. In the age of fake news & post-truth politics this book fights fiction with (well researched, historically accurate) fiction. This project has been supported by the Barry Amiel & Norman Melburn Trust & the Lipman-Miliband Trust, as well as Arts Council Engl&. ...

Proud to be a Mammal (1942-97) is Czeslaw Milosz`s moving & diverse collection of essays. Among them, he covers his passion for poetry, his love of the Polish language that was so nearly wiped out by the violence of the twentieth century, & his happy childhood. Milosz also

Includes:: a letter to his friend in which he voices his concern about the growing indifference to murder & the true value of freedom of thought, as well as a verbal map of Wilno, with each street revealing both a rich local history & intricate, poignant personal memories.

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Provence in Cadogan’s popular series of guides to the regions of France; combining solid research, detailed, practical information & individual points of view on each destination – each title is individually authored. Cadogan guides are particularly strong on historical & cultural sightseeing but also carry a good sense of the particular lifestyle of a destination. Informed itineraries on topics such as architecture, food & drink are included, & the low-down on outdoor activities & cultural events is also provided. Authors have handpicked their own recommendations for places to stay & to eat & drink & an added feature of the series is site & building plans, which are included where relevant to descriptions provided in the accompanying text. Introductions to Cadogan guides are more sizeable than many other market competitors, containing a profile of the French region, history, art & architecture, topical matters, food & drink, planning your trip & an A-Z of practical concerns on tourist information. Each title in the series is organized geographically by region & has a particular focus on cultural & historical sights. Guides conclude with a glossary, language tips & recommendations for further reading. ...

Provence & Cote d' Azur in the France series from Footprint; comprising of a range of titles dedicated to the regions of France & designed for independent travellers who like exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. Each author has travelled extensively to provide unique insights into France's best loved regions & individual guides provide comprehensive descriptions of the main sights, as well as many lesser known gems. There are also listings of the best value & most romantic places to stay, sample local food & buy local specialties. Widely recognized for their reliability & independent writing style, each guide in the Footprint France series helps visitors plan their trip, with lively insights on subjects such as the French history & cafe culture. An introductory section profiles the region, with an overview map, selection of notable highlights, a month by month calendar & the best of the area in books & on screen. Each section has a particular focus on local sights & places of interest, with details of accommodation, restaurants & nightlife also included. A ...