Conservationist, scholar, soldier, white hunter & fabled lover
- Denys Finch Hatton was an aristocrat of leonine nonchalance.
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It`s hard to imagine a world where anything you could possibly want to know about
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She was particularly taken with the small narrow ledges that ran along either side of the boat. For a cat, four inches is an airport runway
- she could dance a Moonwalk along them on her two hind legs, juggling at the same time. Steve has a new member of crew aboard his narrowboat, Justice
- but maybe not the kind he`d have wanted if he`d known the trouble she`d cause. Kit, an untidy bundle of fur with all the attitude you would expect from a `sarf Lunnun` cat, joins him on a mission to discover lost parts of Engl&. Steve gets a different perspective on the modern world as he cruises the canals through a landscape unchanged for centuries, visiting picturesque towns & waterway festivals along the way.

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This is a heart-warming read-aloud (shout-aloud!) comedy from Malachy Doyle, boldly illustrated by Ed Vere, about a very noisy family & a very quiet middle child...who just wants some PEACE!! The Bungles are ever such a noisy bunch & Sam, the middle Bungle, is desperate to escape his booming, twooting, banging, clanging family. So off he wanders into the wood for some peace & quiet. Deeper & deeper he goes, until...EEK! What`s that climbing up his trouser leg? BEEK! He`s lost & cold & scared! But wait...what can he hear?! A boomty-boomty-booming! Who could it be? You`ve guessed it! It`s his family all a-banging, squeaking & squawking! Sam realizes that quiet may be good...but sometimes noisy`s just as good
- especially when you`re lost! This is a perfect book for families. Children will instantly relate to the character of Sam & his chattering brothers & sisters...who is the noisiest in your house? Ed`s distinctive & energetic style is the perfect match for Malachy`s dynamic language.
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Summer is over & Benito the bear cub needs a new cubbyhole. His old one is just too small & winter is coming fast. Benito searches high & low, far & wide for the perfect new home. Fox holes, rabbit burrows & ant holes will just not do. Benito needs a cubbyhole just right for a not-so-little bear. Then one day, Benito discovers his perfect cubbyhole by accident. It was right under his nose. ...

The Toolshed Journal is a beautifully designed journal, featuring three different stocks & 40 illustrations (both full-page & details) drawn from Lee Phillips` attention-grabbing Shed Project. Started in 2013, originally as one drawing a day, Phillips` Shed Project documents item-by-item the contents of his late grandfather`s shed. The project has received national coverage in the media & has generated profiles of Phillips & his work as far apart as Belgium, Japan & Australia. Featuring a leatherette cover, a page of stickers & a mixture of illustrated & blank pages to write on, The Toolshed Journal is the perfect man gift! ...

Small yet perfectly formed, these antibacterial brush guards protect your toothbrush while on the move. Designed to fit snugly over the head of any standard or electric toothbrush, they keep dirt out & stop bristles becoming out of shape & ineffective. The `snap-lock` secure fastening keeps the toothbrush cover in place, helping to prolong the life of your toothbrush & keep your wash bag clean & dry. ...

Tooting in 1894 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions for this area have been published to show how it developed across the years; coverage is less complete on the 1913 map where the Surrey part of the map is left blank. The 1894 map covers the area from Wimbledon cemetery & Cromwell Road eastward to St Nicholas` church, Mitcham Road & Vant Road, & from Maskell Road & Huntspill Road southward to Cowper Road & Trevelyan Road. Features include Fountain Hospital; Lambeth, Wimbledon & Streatham cemeteries; Tooting Graveney, Merton Road, High Street, Mitcham Road, St Clement Danes Almshouses, tramways along Upper Tooting Road; a stretch of the River Wandle with industries, including Garratt Printing Works; Durnsford Lodge Hospital, Haydon`s Road station. The map has street directory extracts for Bickersteth Road, Blackshaw Road, Broadway, Garratt Lane, Hereward Road, Mellison Road, Merton Road & Mitcham Road. The 1913 map (published by the OS as London Sheet XII.4) has Surrey
- the area west of Lambeth Cemetery
- left blank. In this version the marginal London sheet XII.8 to the south is provided as an inset for completion. The map excludes Haydons Road station, Wimbledon cemetery & the River Wandle area, but it does cover the massive Grove Hospital, more extensive tramways, & more streets, especially between Backshaw Road & Garratt Lane. Street directories are included for Defoe Road, Garratt Lane, Tooting High Street, Mitcham Road, Selkirk Street & a few others. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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Tooting in 1913 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions for this area have been published to show how it developed across the years; coverage is less complete on the 1913 map where the Surrey part of the map is left blank. The 1894 map covers the area from Wimbledon cemetery & Cromwell Road eastward to St Nicholas` church, Mitcham Road & Vant Road, & from Maskell Road & Huntspill Road southward to Cowper Road & Trevelyan Road. Features include Fountain Hospital; Lambeth, Wimbledon & Streatham cemeteries; Tooting Graveney, Merton Road, High Street, Mitcham Road, St Clement Danes Almshouses, tramways along Upper Tooting Road; a stretch of the River Wandle with industries, including Garratt Printing Works; Durnsford Lodge Hospital, Haydon`s Road station. The map has street directory extracts for Bickersteth Road, Blackshaw Road, Broadway, Garratt Lane, Hereward Road, Mellison Road, Merton Road & Mitcham Road. The 1913 map (published by the OS as London Sheet XII.4) has Surrey
- the area west of Lambeth Cemetery
- left blank. In this version the marginal London sheet XII.8 to the south is provided as an inset for completion. The map excludes Haydons Road station, Wimbledon cemetery & the River Wandle area, but it does cover the massive Grove Hospital, more extensive tramways, & more streets, especially between Backshaw Road & Garratt Lane. Street directories are included for Defoe Road, Garratt Lane, Tooting High Street, Mitcham Road, Selkirk Street & a few others. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Amsterdam, packed with insider tips & ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, & a laminated pull-out map
- all designed to help you see the very best of Amsterdam. Take an Amsterdam walking tour, see remarkable world treasures at the Amsterdam Museum, explore the canals & waterways, admire the wooden vaulted ceiling & magnificent organ in Oude Kerk, or step back in time at the Anne Frank Museum. From Top 10 performing arts venues to Top 10 things to do for free
- discover the best of Amsterdam with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Amsterdam:- Ten easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a four-day trip- Top 10 lists showcase the best Amsterdam attractions, covering the Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank`s House, & more- Free laminated pull-out map of Amsterdam, plus over 7 colour neighbourhood maps- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Amsterdam`s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out & sightseeing- Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly & plan your day
- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop & sightsee, plus useful transport, visa & health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Covers Oude Zijde, Nieuwe Zijde, Western Canal Ring, Central Canal Ring, Eastern Canal Ring, Museum Quarter, Plantage, & more Staying for longer & looking for a comprehensive guide to Amsterdam? Try DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Amsterdam or DK Eyewitness Travel Guide The Netherlands. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK`s Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips & tours to inform & enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world`s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults & children in over 120 countries.


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