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(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) The third volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of London is a far cry from James Herriot's day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And while he is keen to serve Queen and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby - despite frequent arguments between his colleagues, ornery cattle and equally ornery farmers, and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child. The question is constantly hanging over him - will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home? Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Wise and Wonderful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors. Format:Paperback Pages:592

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Runaway Bunny, by beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown and illustrator Clement Hurd. With foil stamping on the linen case cover and a commemorative foil sticker, this special edition is a must-have for collectors and children's book fans. The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic. This beautiful 75th anniversary edition includes the original picture book followed by a 32-page retrospective look with lively anecdotes, exclusive photographs, and archival material. Also features an essay by noted children's book historian Leonard S. Marcus. Features Summary Celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Runaway Bunny, by beloved children's book author Margaret Wise Brown and illustrator Clement Hurd. With foil stamping on the linen case cover and a commemorative foil sticker... Author Margaret Wise Brown (Author), Clement Hurd (Illustrator) Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20170123 Pages 64 ISBN 0-06-248994-1 ISBN 13 978-0-06-248994-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days First published by HarperCollinsUS in 1964, this classic children's novel has sold over 4 million copies and was awarded the New York Times Outstanding Book Award.Sixth-grader Harriet attends school on the New York's Upper East Side along with her two best pals, Sport and Janie. After school every day, she takes her notebook and proceeds through her spy route. Harriet observes the rich lady who never gets out of bed; the man with twenty-five cats and the Italian family who runs a grocery store. She writes brutally honest notes on them all. Harriet's downfall is that she also writes notes about people she actually knows...After a game in the park when her notebook is knocked out of her hands and read by her classmates, Harriet's innermost thoughts are revealed and she is shunned by all her classmates, who form the Spycatcher's Club. After her parents find out what's happened, Harriet receives a final, crushing blow. She is no longer allowed to take notes - her parents, her teacher and even the cook search her every day for a contraband notebook. Harriet's only consolation is the love and the wise advice of her nanny who manages to get her through this difficult period in her life.A classic in the US where it was first published and a major motion film from Paramount, Harriet the Spy is a beloved book throughout the world. Features Summary First published by HarperCollinsUS in 1964, this classic children's novel has sold over 4 million copies and was awarded the New York Times Outstanding Book Award. Author Louise Fitzhugh Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20090801 Pages 288 ISBN 0-00-733386-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-733386-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days THE JUNGLE BOOK is a classic collection of fables by Rudyard Kipling. Among the most famous are the stories of Mowgli, a 'man-cub' raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. On his adventure-filled journey Mogli encounters memorable characters such as the foreboding tiger Shere Kahn, Bagheera the wise panther and the happy-go-lucky Baloo who teaches Mowgli 'The Bare Necessities' of life. Other tales in this collection include Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, about a heroic mongoose, and 'Toomai of the Elephants', the story of a young elephant-handler. Features Summary This collection of classic fables by Rudyard Kipling includes the story of Mowgli, a 'man-cub' raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, the tale of a heroic mongoose named Rikki-Tikki-Tavi... Author Rudyard Kipling Publisher Scholastic Release date 20131107 Pages 208 ISBN 1-4071-4361-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4071-4361-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room -- to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to themittens and the kittens, toeverything one by one -- the little bunny says goodnight. In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. Features Summary Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to all his familiar possessions, as his big, green bedroom slowly darkens, in a bigger version of the enduring classic. Author Margaret Wise Brown (Author), Clement Hurd (Illustrator) Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20070123 Pages 32 ISBN 0-06-077585-8 ISBN 13 978-0-06-077585-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Zadie Smith's White Teeth is a classic international bestseller and an unforgettable portrait of London, available as a Penguin Essential for the first time One of the most talked about fictional debuts ever, White Teeth is a funny, generous, big-hearted novel, adored by critics and readers alike. Dealing - among many other things - with friendship, love, war, three cultures and three families over three generations, one brown mouse, and the tricky way the past has of coming back and biting you on the ankle, it is a life-affirming, riotous must-read of a book. 'Funny, clever... and a rollicking good read' Independent 'An astonishingly assured debut, funny and serious... I was delighted' Salman Rushdie 'The almost preposterous talent was clear from the first pages' Julian Barnes, Guardian 'Quirky, sassy and wise... a big, splashy, populous production reminiscent of books by Dickens and Salman Rushdie... demonstrates both an instinctive storytelling talent and a fully fashioned voice that's street-smart and learned, sassy and philosophical all at the same time' New York Times 'Smith writes like an old hand, and, sometimes, like a dream' New Yorker 'Outstanding... A strikingly clever and funny book with a passion for ideas, for language and for the rich tragic-comedy of life' Sunday Telegraph 'Do believe the hype' The Times 'Relentlessly funny... idiosyncratic, and deeply felt' Guardian Zadie Smith was born in north-west London in 1975. Her debut novel, White Teeth, won the Whitbread First Novel Award, the Guardian First Book Award, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction, and the Commonwealth Writers' First Book Prize, and was included in TIME 100 Best English-language Novels from 1923 to 2005. Her second novel, On Beauty, was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won the Orange Prize for Fiction. She has written two further novels, The Autograph Man and NW, a collection of essays, Changing My Mind, and also edited a short-story anthology, The Book of Other People. Features Summary Zadie Smith's White Teeth is a classic international bestseller and an unforgettable portrait of London, available as a Penguin Essential for the first time One of the most talked about fictional debuts ever... Author Zadie Smith Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20170601 Pages 560 ISBN 0-241-98139-5 ISBN 13 978-0-241-98139-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days "He played that so late, it was almost posthumous." (John Arlott). For over fifty years, Test Match Special has provided the soundtrack to many cricket fans' lives - now this book collects its greatest hits. Here are all the witty sayings, bons mots, doubles entendres, wise words and priceless moments from the whole TMS team past and present, and of course their many and varied celebrity guests. Whether it's classic Test moments or hilarious asides from the boundary, you'll find the perfect line for every occasion. Collecting over half a century of quips and quotes, and beautifully illustrated throughout, The Wit and Wisdom of Test Match Special is a cricket fan's indispensable guide to bats, bowls, beards and bakes. Features Summary Test Match Special (TMS) has provided the soundtrack to many cricket fans' lives. This book collects its greatest hits. It also includes all the witty sayings... Author Dan Waddell Publisher Bbc Books Release date 20150521 Pages 272 ISBN 1-84990-871-0 ISBN 13 978-1-84990-871-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Nursery magic is very strange and wonderful, and only those playthings that are old and wise and experienced like the Skin Horse understand all about it. Like the Skin Horse, Margery Williams understood how toys--and people--become real through the wisdom and experience of love. This reissue of a favorite classic, with the original story and illustrations as they first appeared in 1922, will work its magic for all who read it. Features Summary The story of a child and his toy illustrated with original two-color drawings. Revised and updated. Author Margery Williams (Author), William Nicholson (Illustrator) Publisher Heinemann Young Books Release date 19580106 Pages 33 ISBN 0-385-07725-4 ISBN 13 978-0-385-07725-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Called the work of "a mesmerizing storyteller with deep compassion and memorable prose" ("Publishers Weekly") and the book that, "anyone interested in natural history, botany, protecting nature, or Native American culture will love," by "Library Journal," "Braiding Sweetgrass" is poised to be a classic of nature writing. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer asks questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces indigenous teachings that consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take "us on a journey that is every bit as mythic as it is scientific, as sacred as it is historical, as clever as it is wise" (Elizabeth Gilbert). Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices. Features Summary Called the work of "a mesmerizing storyteller with deep compassion and memorable prose" (Publishers Weekly) and the book that, "anyone interested in natural history... Author Robin Wall Kimmerer Publisher Milkweed Editions Release date 20150811 Pages 390 ISBN 1-57131-356-7 ISBN 13 978-1-57131-356-0