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BIOGRAPHY

BIOGRAPHY

A Del of a Life Fortunately, during my life and career I have been given all sorts of advice from some great and talented people.

I’ve been blessed to play characters such as Derek Trotter, Granville, Pop Larkin and Frost. I’ve worked a few things out for myself as well, about friendship, ambition, rejection, success, failure, adversity and fortune.With any luck, some of these thoughts and observations will chime with episodes and challenges in your own life. And if they don’t... well, hopefully, at the very least you’ll have a good old laugh at my expense. HB, 336pp.

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A Daughter’s Return Florence Stanville moves to Guisethorpe on the east coast of England. Reluctantly drawn into the lives of her new neighbours the layers of her own life are revealed, though it’s clear not everyone wishes her well. HB, 320pp.

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A Yorkshire Vet: The Next Chapter Follow Julian’s veterinary stories and amusing anecdotes through his work as a mixed practice vet in North Yorkshire.This book follows his passion for treating the animals under his care, along with the interesting and amusing characters who own and care for them. HB, 240pp. Ref. C180720 £16.99

Tales From the Farm by the Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen takes readers on an evocative journey to Ravenseat, where she lives with husband and their nine children, not to mention their flock of sheep, herd of cows, hardworking dogs and a formidable chicken called Linda. HB, 128pp.

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Hitler’s Horses When detective Arthur Brand is summoned to a meeting with one of the most dangerous men in the art world, he learns that a clue has emerged that could solve what really happened to the Striding Horses, Hitler’s favourite statue, which disappeared during the bombing of Berlin. PB, 288pp.

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Hidden in Plain Sight Newly promoted, Detective Sergeant William Warwick’s first case is to investigate a south London drug lord known as the Viper.

But as William and his team close the net, he is also faced with an old enemy, Miles Faulkner.

It will take all of William’s cunning to devise a means to bring both men to justice, a trap neither will expect, one that is hidden in plain sight, PB, 336pp.

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The Darkest Evening Driving home during a blizzard, Vera Stanhope stumbles on a car abandoned on the road. With the driver’s door open, Vera is shocked to find a young toddler strapped in the back seat.Vera takes the child and drives on, arriving at a rundown stately home.

Inside Brockburn a party is in full swing. But outside in the snow, a young woman lies dead and Vera has a new case. PB, 416pp.

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Jeoffry The Poet’s Cat Jeoffry was a real cat who lived 250 years ago, confined to an asylum with Christopher Smart, one of the most visionary poets of the age. In exchange for love and companionship, Smart rewarded Jeoffry with the greatest tribute to a feline ever written. It tells the story of a poet and a poem, while setting Jeoffry’s life and adventures against the roaring backdrop of eighteenth-century London.

HB, 208pp.

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MUSIC

Man with a Van Star of TV’s Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard will go to the greatest lengths for the best deals.

The face of the fascinating business of finding and restoring lost treasures, visionary Drew takes us up and down the country, into garages, factories, schools and pubs, digging out incredible items from that ‘other time and place’. Then by lovingly restoring them, he brings our history back to life.

HB, 288pp.

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Musicals Immerse yourself in the world of musicals, and fall in love all over again with the songs, stories, characters, and legendary stars from every era. From Show Boat and The Wizard of Oz to Les Misérables and Hamilton, discover the story of musical theatre and film and see the world’s best-loved musicals brought to life.

HB, 360pp.

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RHS Gardening Through the Year Achieve a luscious garden all year round with this best-selling, easy-tofollow guide for novice gardeners from BBC Gardener’s World writer Ian Spence. Keep on top of garden tasks with month-by-month chapters, “Last Chance” reminders, “Get Ahead” tips, and handy to-do lists. This book will make gardening easier by providing helpful guidelines and realistic advice, so you can plan out your time efficiently and effectively.

HB, 352pp. Ref. C187254 £20.00

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The Splendid and the Vile Every time Churchill took to the airwaves it was as if he were injecting adrenalinesoaked courage directly into the British people. Erik Larson gives a new and brilliantly cinematic account of how Britain’s most iconic leader set about unifying the nation at its most vulnerable moment, and teaching ‘the art of being fearless.’ PB, 608pp. Ref. C187122 £9.99

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Icebound The story of explorer William Barents and his crew, who on Barents’ third journey into the Far Arctic in the year 1597 lost their ship to a crush of icebergs and, with few weapons and dwindling supplies, spent nine months fighting off ravenous polar bears and seemingly endless winter.

HB, 320pp.

Poetry by Heart An essential collection of over 200 poems, from Geoffrey Chaucer to Emily Dickinson, from Christina Rossetti to Benjamin Zephaniah, all carefully chosen for their suitability for learning and reciting.

This is an anthology which celebrates the age-old pleasure of reciting poems - an anthology for all ages to treasure. PB, 576pp.

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James Herriot’s Dog Stories Filled with magical storytelling and from the treasured author of All Creatures Great and Small, James Herriot’s Dog Stories is told with his usual wit and human compassion the perfect gift for doglovers everywhere.

PB, 576pp.

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The Mitford Girls’ Guide to Life This remarkable family of the mid20th Century and their exciting and varied lives from communist to fascist to aristocrat, mean that there’s no problem they can’t solve. PB, 256pp.

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Slow Cooker Heaven From sauces to roasts and tagines to puddings, this National Trust book brings you over 100 slow cooker recipes to try at home. Delicious dishes for everyday family meals, such as bistrostyle Bolognese Sauce and Fish Pie. HB, 256pp.

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Downsizing: How I lost 8 Stone An honest and fascinating account of the journey that Tom made from discovering he was a type 2 diabetic to doing something about it. ‘’Two years ago I turned 50, weighed 22 stone and was heavily medicated for type 2 diabetes.

Radically changing my nutrition, cutting out sugar, and taking up exercise, I’ve changed my life and reversed my diabetes.’’ PB, 256pp.

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For The Love of the Archers, The Unofficial Puzzle Guide As one of Britain’s best-loved and longestrunning radio serials,The Archers has a special place in our lives and affections. But when you’re not tuning in for the latest goings-on, how about a puzzle or two to pass the time? From quizzes and riddles to crosswords and sudoku, if you’re an expert on all things Ambridge or merely a casual listener, there’s plenty in these pages to tickle your fancy and tease your brain. HB, 256pp.

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Countryfile - A Picture of Britain The Countryfile Calendar is an institution, raising millions for BBC Children in Need and celebrating the glorious range of British nature photography. Now nearly three decades of stunning images taken by Countryfile viewers have been brought together for the first time in a unique, all-encompassing view of rural Britain, offering a month-by-month guide to the natural world around us. HB, 256pp.

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The Pembrokeshire Murders This is the fascinating true story of a brutal murderer and the detectives who worked the cold case for six years in order to bring him to justice. Combining cutting edge forensic techniques with old fashioned detective work, a team of detectives worked to build a case against their prime suspect. But it was a race against time: would he strike again? PB, 352pp.

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The Inn A former Boston police detective seeks the seclusion of a new life as an innkeeper on the New England coast. All too soon he discovers that leaving the city is no escape from dangers he left behind as a new crew of deadly criminals move into the small town. PB, 400pp.

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20th Victim Simultaneous murders hit LA, Chicago and San Francisco. SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer discovers that the victims all excel in lucrative, criminal activity. As the casualty list expands, fear and fascination with this shocking spree provoke debate across the country.PB, 432pp.

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Nothing Ventured William Warwick has always wanted to be a detective despite his prominent QC father’s objections. From his early months on the beat, his keen mind quickly takes him into a role in Scotland Yard’s Art and Antiques unit and his first case: the recovery of a Rembrandt stolen from the Fitzmolean Museum. It will take skill and tenacity for William to solve the crime. PB, 384pp.

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The Long Call (Two Rivers) In North Devon, where the rivers Taw and Torridge run into the sea, Detective Matthew Venn takes charge of his first major case in the region; A body has been found on the beach: a man with the tattoo of an albatross on his neck, stabbed to death. PB, 384pp.

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The Last Protector Oliver Cromwell’s son Richard has abandoned his exile and slipped back into England. James Marwood, a traitor’s son turned government agent, is tasked with uncovering Cromwell’s motives. PB, 448pp.

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Elevator Pitch Four people board an elevator and press the button for their floor, but the elevator climbs to the top before dropping. It appears to be a horrific, random tragedy. But then it happens again. PB, 400pp.

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Deadly Code Following a grisly discovery made on Scotland’s Isle of Skye, forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod is sent over to investigate. It’s there she finds a decomposing foot caught in a net by a local fisherman among the key questions which remain unanswered. PB, 304pp.

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The Thursday Murder Club In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders.

But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. HB, 400pp.

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The Guardians 22 years ago Quincy Miller was sentenced to life - accused of killing Keith Russo, a lawyer in a Florida town, despite a lack of evidence. Quincy’s only chance of freedom comes from Cullen Post, a fellow lawyer who has exonerated eight men in the last ten years.

PB, 384pp.

The Coffinmaker’s Garden As a massive storm batters the Scottish coast, Gordon Smith’s home is falling into the North Sea. But the crumbling headland has revealed what he’s got buried in his garden: human remains. The media are baying for blood, the top brass are after a scapegoat, and ex-Detective Inspector Ash Henderson is done playing nice. He’s got a killer to catch.

HB, 496pp. Ref. C185418 £18.99

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The Hedgerow Apothecary Learn to forage in the hedgerows like the herbalists of the past. Discover how to make delicious preserves, healing balms, soothing toddies and cures for colds with nature’s jewels such as rose hips, elderberries and mugwort - a sustainable and ethical art also laced with fascinating folklore and steeped in history. HB, 192pp.

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Cottage Gardens In this beautifully illustrated book, Claire Masset leads us through the rich history of the cottage garden, showing how its style has slowly evolved over time. She tours some legendary examples including Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top in Cumbria and Thomas Hardy’s garden in Dorset, showing you to how to make your own messily gorgeous cottage garden even on a small scale by selecting the perfect plants and working with the seasons to provide interest all year round. HB, 176pp. Ref. C187285 £14.99

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The Salt Path After Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, their home is taken and they lose their livelihood.

With nothing left and little time, they embark on a journey of salvation The Forager’s Georgian Recipes across the Calendar and Remedies windswept From dandelions in spring Using centuries-old South West to sloe berries in autumn, cookbooks, newspaper clippings, old family recipes and coastline via wild garlic, samphire & contributions from noble friends, Lady Winn has created chanterelles, our countryside a wonderfully eclectic collection of mouthwatering dishes. enduring adversity. is full of edible delights. John Try Mrs Rooke’s Very Good Plum Cake, Lady Harbord’s PB, 288pp.

Wright, foraging expert, Marigold Cheese and Mrs Eall’s Candied Cowslips. Then Ref. C184251 shows us what can be found wash it all down with Lady Strickland’s Strong Mead or £9.99 and where. PB, 400pp. some Right Red Dutch Currant Wine. PB, 240pp.

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I Never Knew That About England’s Churches This charming book takes you through the counties of England, exploring Saxon, Norman, gothic,Victorian and eccentric Arts and Crafts churches. Every one of them has a remarkable tale to tell that will move you to exclaim, again and again: ‘I never knew that!’. PB, 368pp.

NATURE

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RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers Drawing on expert advice from the RHS, the book features an illustrated catalogue of more than 4,000 plants and flowers. Organised by colour, size, and type, rather than as an A-Z directory, and accompanied by beautiful, full-colour images, it will help you select the right varieties for your outdoor space. Fully comprehensive yet easy to use, it’s an inspirational, informative guide every gardener needs on their bookshelf. HB, 744pp. Ref. C187290 £40.00

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My Yorkshire Great and Small Packed with engaging tales of the animals, people and places around him, Peter Wright looks back on the bygone ways of his childhood, while also exploring the fusion of tradition and modernity that characterises the Yorkshire countryside today. PB, 256pp. Ref. C184633 £8.99

Neal’s Yard Remedies Healing Herbs This wonderful book offers expert advice and know-how you can trust in a detailed guide which features an illustrated directory of 100 key herbs, including hemp, lavender, thyme, aloe vera, and lemon grass. Discover the treatment potential for each plant, also featuring more than 70 recipes designed to heal the body from the inside out, all of which can be prepared in your own kitchen. HB, 352pp.

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Sailor Song Playwright and musician Gerry Smyth presents the words and music of some 40 working shanties and 10 off-duty sea songs and ballads. Meanings and history are revealed alongside celebrated shantymen, song types and traditions, the influence these songs have had, and the modern shanty revival. HB, 160pp.

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The Happiest Man on Earth In November 1938, Jewish Eddie Jaku was beaten, arrested and taken to a concentration camp. Over the next seven years, Eddie faced unimaginable horrors. Then on a Nazi death march he lost family, friends, his country.

Because he survived, Eddie made the vow to smile every day. He now believes he is the ‘happiest man on earth’. HB, 208pp.

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Princess Mary: The First Modern Princess The future wife of King George V, Princess Mary was one of the hardest-working members of the royal family. During the First World War she came into her own, launching an appeal to furnish every British troop and sailor with a Christmas gift and training as a nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital. HB, 288pp. Ref. C187121 £20.00

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The Spirit of London A new edition of a classic Batsford title from the 1930s. London is brought to life through its people, buildings and history in this classic book, first published in 1935. A wonderful snapshot of our capital before World War II and a charming insight into urban life in the 1930s. PB, 224pp. Ref. C187255 £9.99

The Lady of the Raven Elizabeth of York, queen to the first Tudor king, and Joan Vaux, servant of the court and privy to the deepest and darkest secrets of her queen, are drawn together in the shadow of the Tower of London. PB, 480pp.

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The Tudor Crown She’ll betray her king to crown her son. After the Wars of the Roses scatter the Lancastrian nobility, destinies converge amongst betrayal and treachery and in gruelling bids for the Tudor crown.

PB, 544pp.

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Sand & Steel This was D-Day, the most important day of the twentieth century. In Sand and Steel, one of Britain’s leading military historians offers a panoramic new account of the Allied invasion of France.

Drawing on a decade of new research, Peter Caddick-Adams masterfully recreates what it was like to wade onto the carnage of Omaha Beach, or parachute behind enemy lines in Normandy.

PB, 1072pp.

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The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It’s Broken A first-hand account of the current state of the criminal justice system, shared as stories of the law from a barrister’s daily life to show you how the law is broken, who broke it and why we should start caring before it’s too late.

PB, 320pp.

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Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor This diary of a junior doctor provides a no-holds-barred account of his time on the NHS front line.

Hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking, this is everything you wanted to know - and more than a few things you didn’t - about life on and off the hospital ward. PB, 256pp.

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Sir Sean Connery He was one of the world’s true superstars and the silver screen’s most beloved James Bond.

He commanded some of the highest fees in the industry and was lauded by critics and the public alike. John Parker traces the astonishing rise to stardom of a tough street kid from Edinburgh in an authoritative and entertaining portrait of a talented, complex actor - and, above all else, a magnificent man. PB, 352pp.

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SAS Shadow Raiders An untold epic of daring, ruthless rulebreaking and ferocity, coupled with bravery and ingenuity beyond measure. The results of Operation Biting would resonate throughout the war and beyond,changing the course of twentiethcentury history.

PB, 416pp.

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The End of the Road Jack Cooke drives around the British Isles in a clapped-out forty-year old hearse in search of famous - and not so famous - tombs, graves and burial sites. Along the way he has time to sit and ponder the imponderables at the graveside of the Lady of Hoy, an 18th century suicide victim whose body was kept in near condition by the bog in which she was buried. A truly unique, beautifully written and wonderfully imagined book. HB, 320pp.

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The Old Girls After a health scare, 77 year-old Barbara goes to convalesce in a sleepy Somerset village with her sister Pauline, who is now a widow.

After Pauline accidentally knocks down a vagrant by the name of Bisto Mulligan, the ladies find themselves with another houseguest... PB, 338pp.

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With These Hands Delighting her fans for more than four decades with her mischievous wit and wry observations, this classic collection of poems and monologues from Pam Ayres takes us back to where it all began, from the nostalgia of her 1950’s childhood through to motherhood. PB, 144pp.

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You Couldn’t Make It Up Letter writers to The Daily Telegraph have once again provided their refreshing and witty take on events. From Covid to Corbyn, Trump to Top Gear and Brexit to Megxit, no-one escapes their hilariously whimsical and sometimes risqué musings. HB, 192pp. Ref. C187275 £9.99

F IN EXAMS Another year, another set of exams and another round of well-meaning students to provide us with our textbook mix of wisdom and wisecracks. Bursting with yet more crazy and creative thinking, this book showcases an all-new selection of test paper answers, from hilarious misunderstandings to breathtaking ingenuity. PB, 128pp.

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Teachers’ HUMOUR Strangest Tales: A hilarious assortment of the weirdest and wackiest tales ever to come out of the classroom - and they’re all true. Featuring the flamboyant swimming teacher who spent his spare time fighting bears and an American teacher who sued her own pupils for not paying attention in her lesson. An ideal end-of-year teacher gift, this fascinating book is also a must-read for anyone who’s ever been to school. So stop talking at the back, pay attention and start reading. PB, 240 pp. Ref. C187256 £7.99 HUMOUR

Railways’ Strangest Tales Railway buff Tom Quinn explores the bizarre side of train travel from hair-raising accidents, vanishing passengers and a mysterious missing mummy to today’s more prosaic ‘leaves on the line’.

This whistle-stop tour through railways’ long and storied history is the perfect gift for armchair travellers, history fans and trainspotters.

256pp, PB. Ref. C169586 £7.99

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Royalty’s Strangest Tales Packed with royal stories from 2,000 years of history, from the immortality-obsessed first Emperor of China to our very own master of tact and diplomacy, Prince Philip, this book will leave the reader fascinated, entertained and occasionally appalled.

There are tales of scandal, including secret marriages, illegitimate offspring, royal pickpockets and alleged vampirism. PB 256 Pages Ref. C174578 £7.99

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Saving Missy Spiky and defensive, Missy knows that her loneliness is all her own fault. She deserves no more than this; not after what she’s done. But a chance encounter in the park with two very different women opens the door to something new. But seventynine is too late for a second chance. Isn’t it? PB, 400pp.

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HUMOUR

Is That Your Final Answer?

One of the great pleasures of watching a quiz show is sitting smugly at home, shouting answers at the television and savouring the brain fades and stunned reactions that are celebrated in this book.

So, sit back and enjoy the wonderful laughs to be found within - and perhaps spare a thought for the poor individuals who have suffered the excruciating embarrassment of actually having uttered them!

PB, 272pp.

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The Little Book of Senior Moments You know you’re having a senior moment when you decide it’s time to pull up your socks, and realise you forgot to put any on. If this sounds all too familiar, read on to discover whether your marbles just need a spring clean or you’ve well and truly lost them!

HB, 160pp.

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The Ruth Rendell Radio Drama Audio CD Ruth Rendell was an exceptional crime writer, and for all those fans here are seven full-cast dramatisations on Audio CD. With 7 hours of gripping stories featuring The Bridesmaid, Going Wrong, King Solomon’s Carpet, People Don’t Do Such Things, The Fever Tree, The Dreadful Day of Judgment and Thornapple.

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Miss Marple’s Final Cases Audio CD First published in the collection ‘Miss Marple’s Final Cases’, these three delightfully clever tales will keep you guessing till the end. Starring June Whitfield reprising her role as Miss Marple for the first time since 2001, they are dramatised for BBC Radio Four by Joy Wilkinson. Run time 1 hr 30 mins.

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Resistance: BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast drama 150,000 people have descended on a farm in the North East of England for an open-air music festival. Reporting on the event is journalist Zoe Meadows, who files her copy from a food van run by her friends Sam and Lisa.When some of Sam’s customers get sick, it looks like food poisoning. But what looked like a minor bug is clearly much more serious: Duration: 2 hours 30 mins.

Gin Palace Girl Orphaned as a child, Mary is forced to leave her adopted home, landing a job as a barmaid in a gin palace.

Mary thinks she’s landed on her feet, moreso when she catches the eye of the charming owner of a glamorous new hotel. But Mary is the daughter of a music hall singer and the adopted child of a prostitute.Will she ever be good enough for such a man? PB, 336pp.

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Frost: A Touch of Frost A young woman becomes the sixth victim of a multiple rapist, a teenage girl goes missing, there’s a robbery at the Purple Parrot nightclub, and an old man is injured in a hit-and-run.With all this on his plate, Frost has little time and less patience for paperwork - but if he doesn’t submit the overtime reports, there will be hell to pay. Has Frost bitten off more than he can chew? Duration: 1 hour 25 mins. Ref. C187258 £13.25

The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Tour of Britain In The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Tour of Britain map your way around Britain in 40 new regional maps, with hundreds of puzzles, mind-boggling brainteasers, navigational tests, word games, code-crackers, anagrams and mathematical conundrums to keep you occupied as you go!

PB, 240pp.

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The Flower Girl Since her father’s death Emma has supported her family by selling paper flowers to theatre crowds in the West End, but when she meets street musician Theodore Barrington she dreams of finally leaving poverty behind. Previously known as the Great Theodore on the London stage, Barrington turns Emma’s head with tales of his former glory. She is captivated and eager to become his new assistant, but should she stay loyal to her family and her roots or pursue fame and fortune? Will she follow her heart or her head? PB, 480pp.

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The Paper Mill Girl Seventeen-year-old Ruth Hardy works long hours at Grange Paper Works, with her younger sister Bea. When Bea reveals that she is pregnant, Ruth knows even tougher times are ahead. When the arrival of Bea’s baby girl ends in tragedy, Ruth is left with no choice but to bring up her niece herself.

However, news of Ruth’s plan brings a threatening menace close. PB, 368pp.

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A Over the Rainbow Olivia Campbell lives in constant fear of her abusive father. Longing for love and affection she begins a relationship with Ted who works in her father’s factory, but her family disapprove.

Olivia seizes the opportunity to leave behind her unhappy life and join the WAAF. Soon Olivia meets the handsome Ralph and all thoughts of Ted are brushed aside, until he returns to her life with some shocking news that turns her world upside down. PB, 448pp. Ref. C187135 £7.99

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Bobby’s War It’s 1942 and Bobby Hollis has joined the Air Transport Auxiliary in a team known as the ‘glamour girls’ - amazing women who pilot aircraft all around the country. Bobby always wanted to escape life on the family farm and the ATA seemed like the perfect opportunity for her, but there’s always something standing in her way, like a demanding father who wants to marry her off to a rich man and the family secrets that threaten to engulf everything. PB, 496pp.

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A Woman’s Promise Jericho Harte has never met a woman he wanted to marry until he bumps into Frankie on the moors.

But when Frankie’s father goes missing from hospital is there more to his illness than met the eye? Can Frankie and Jericho help uncover the truth and put an end to the danger she’s in before it’s too late? PB, 368pp.

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16 Flowers, Bees and Butterflies Colouring Book Ramble through some of the most beautiful garden spaces and make them burst with colour as you immerse yourself in the flower, fauna and colour of gorgeous plants to attract bees to every page. PB, 128pp.

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Fabulous Forests and Wild Flowers Colouring Book Step into fabulous forests and take some time for yourself to relax with this gorgeous colouring book, specifically designed to encourage relaxation and foster an atmosphere of peace and calm PB, 128pp.

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The Kew Gardens Delightful Colouring Book The black-and-white line drawings have been placed beside their original water-colour pictures, offering guidance should you wish to remain faithful to the plant’s original hues.

Familiarise yourself with many varieties of exotic plants. PB, 128pp.

Circle of Life Colouring Book This captivating colouring book will take you on a journey through our fascinating natural world. With beautiful illustrations, many of which explore circular designs, celebrate the rhythms of our wild planet. Visit rugged wild landscapes populated by squirrels, foxes, wolves and countless other creatures. In Circle of Life, you can bring them all to life with your own choice of dazzling colours. PB, 96pp.

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Fragile World Colouring Book Featuring over 55 endangered and vulnerable creatures to colour each presented in their natural habitats with facts and information at the back of the book to explain the inspiration and rationale behind each illustration - a fascinating guide our planet’s rich diversity and fragile ecosystems PB, 96pp.

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The Kew Gardens Enchanting Colouring Book Black-and-white line drawings have been placed beside original water-colour pictures, for guidance should you wish to remain faithful to the plant’s original hues.The names of each flowerare listed at the beginning of the book. PB, 128pp.

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Keep ‘n’ Carry Colour Markers The ideal accompaniment to any colouring book, this pack includes 10 dual tip thick and thin colour markers , one colour artist pad and one zipper carry case, allowing ease of travel whilst storing and protecting your art tools. Ref. C120043 £9.99

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MIND GAMES

MIND GAMES

Collins Ultimate Pub Quiz Book With more than 500 up-to-date quizzes and around 10,000 questions (including 30 picture rounds) to get you scratching your head, all arranged in easy, medium and hard sections, just perfect for playing with friends and family!

PB, 512pp.

Ref. C184548 £9.99

Think You Know It All? From the Stone Age to the Second World War and covering all corners of the earth and areas of human endeavour, a quiz book to challenge your knowledge of what happened, who did it, where and when.

PB, 224pp.

Ref. C187099 £9.99

The Only Fools & Horses Quiz Book: Who wrote Only Fools and Horses?

What is Rodney Trotter’s middle name? Spice up your pub quiz or test your in-depth knowledge of the Trotters. HB, 400pp.

Ref. C187252 £9.99

MIND GAMES

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MIND GAMES

MIND GAMES

MIND GAMES

Mindfulness Crosswords Lose yourself in a puzzle and make space for some ‘me time’ with these mindful crosswords.

Find peace in a frantic world while giving your brain a gentle workout. PB, 192pp.

MIND GAMES

Word Searches on the Loo Entertain yourself and keep your brain active in those precious spare moments. Contains 100 brand new word searches to test your mental agility, help improve your language skills and boost your IQ. PB, 192pp.

Crosswords on the Loo Containing 100 brand new crosswords, this little book will test your mental agility, help improve your language skills and boost your IQ ...all from the comfort of the smallest room in the house. PB, 192pp.

Ref. C187094 £5.99

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For the Love of Radio 4 From quizzes and riddles to crosswords and sudoku, whether you’re an expert on all things Radio 4 or merely a casual listener, there’s plenty in these pages to tickle your fancy and tease your brain.

HB, 256pp.

Ref. C187253 £9.99

Drawing Artist Pack High quality, fundamental tools for artists. This set comes with everything needed start creating wonderful creative drawings including 24 colouring pencils, 15page drawing pad and 1 pencil sharpener.

Ref. C185582 £9.99

Making Steam 1000-Piece Jigsaw Full steam ahead through the countryside on the Great Western. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms).

Santa’s Express 1000-Piece Jigsaw All aboard Santa’s Express train, filled to the brim with festive delights. Size 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms).

Birds In My Garden 1000-Piece Jigsaw A puzzle showing just what a variety of plumage, size & song can be found just outside! Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms). Ref. C174277 £14.99

Toffee Apples 1000-Piece Jigsaw Happy Hallowe’en! Scary cakes and creepy jelly but toffee apples are the best! Finished size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48 cms). Ref. C169575 £14.99

The Village Shop 1000-Piece Jigsaw Children gaze into the shop window as a new Cadbury delivery arrives. Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms). Ref. C185468 £14.99

Down On The Farm 1000-Piece Jigsaw The farmyard is full of activity with animals galore as the tractors come in from the fields. Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms).. Ref. C185469 £14.99

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Out In The Country 1000-Piece Jigsaw It’s a glorious day for a drive in the country and a trip to Sandown. Size 27.6 x 19.7” (70 x 50cms).

Head over Heels 500 XL-Piece Jigsaw You’ll be head-over-heels with the finery on offer at the haberdashers! Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms).

Rose Cottage 1000-piece Jigsaw There are roses round the door, windows and gate of this pretty cottage. Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48 cms).

Gnome Farm 500 XL-piece Jigsaw The Gnomes are home and busy on the farm. Size 27 x 19’’ (68 x 48cms). Ref. C184616 £14.99

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Tuppenny Treats 500 XL Piece Jigsaw What can be found today for a tuppenny in a store filled to the brim with mouthwatering sweet treats? Size 27 x 19” (68 x 48 cms). Ref. C174272 £14.99

Ref. C162963 £14.99

PortaPuzzle Classic 1000 The robust puzzle board has a special lining to keep incomplete puzzles & jigsaw pieces together, with side panels that double as additional puzzling surfaces. The Velcro fastening ensures all parts of the jigsaw are kept in place during transport and storage. Fits 1000-piece puzzles up to 27 x 19” (68 x 49cms). Ref. C113741 £35.99

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Belle Faune Notecard Collection Containing 20 wonderfully illustrated note cards and envelopes in 4 gorgeous complimentary designs. Ideal as thankyou, get well soon, and birthday cards as well as invitations. All are stored away in a beautifully designed box measuring 10.6 x 7.4” (27 x 18.8 cms) which will keep your new stationery addition safe from any damage. Ref. C187101 £6.99 Pollyanna Pickering Note Card Pack Pollyanna Pickering is one of our leading animal artists.

The cards featured in this petty set are of a young hare and juvenile fox and come in a handy recyclable storage wallet which contains 10 cards, 5 of each design, supplied with white envelopes. Card size 4.5 x 4.5” (11.5 x 11.5cms). Ref. C183788 £7.99

Cats Writing Paper and Envelope Set A handwritten letter on this gorgeous Patricia MacCarthy cat breed writing paper will just make someone’s day. With 40 sheets of writing paper and 20 envelopes all edged with a lilac border and topped off with two detailed cat illustrations, all comes neatly presented in a handy fold over case.

Ref. C187116 £12.99

Birds Fliplid Notecard Set Perfect for any occasion, this gorgeous writing set featuring wild bird artwork

by Patricia MacCarthy comes presented in a sturdy flip lid box and contains 8 notecards (2 designs, 4 of each) and 8 envelopes. There is nothing more personal than writing or receiving a special hand written note. Ref. C187113 £12.99

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Nature’s Notebook Birthday Cards These wonderfully illustrated nature inspired birthday cards come as a set of 12 cards, 6 each of 2 designs. Just perfect for when you need that last minute card to celebrate a loved one’s birthday.

Card size 5.4 x 7.6 “ (13.7 x 19.5 cms). Designs will vary due to the nature of this product, but you will receive designs similar to the illustrations shown.

Ref. C187127 £8.99

Belles Fleurs Notecard Box A lovely gift for any fan of stationery, this note card collection contains 20 cards and envelopes in 4 classic floral designs. Enjoy that feeling of sending a little note through the post! Card size 7.7 x5.3” (19.7 x 13.5 cms).

Ref. C187100 £6.99

Country File Birthday Cards These wonderfully illustrated wildlife inspired birthday cards come as a set of 12 cards, 6 each of 2 designs. Perfect for when you need a special card for a special day. Card size 5.4 x 7.6 “ (13.7 x 19.5 cms). Designs will vary due to the nature of this product, but you will receive designs similar to the illustrations shown.

Ref. C187128 £8.99

Flowers in a Jar Notecards A set of 10 note cards featuring two beautiful designs of delicate floral blooms. With 5 each of 2 delightful designs and white envelopes, they are just perfect to brighten and add cheer to the recipient’s day. Card size 4.2 x 4.2” (10.8 x 10.8cms).

Ref. C179385 £6.99

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Bird of Paradise Ball Point Pen Whether in the office, at home or as a handbag necessity, stay stylish with this beautiful bird of paradise, refillable black ink ball point pen with inset crystal detail for a touch of the distinctive. Presented in a handsome hinged gift box. Length 5.5’’ (14cms).

Ref. C183718 £19.99

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NATURE

My Garden World: the natural year A celebration of every living creature.

Whether you live in the countryside or the town, Monty’s observations and insights are relevant to each and every one of us - a personal journey through the natural year, month by month, season by season, observed from the immediate world around him. HB, 416pp.

Ref. C184520 £20.00

ROMANCE SAGA

MIND GAMES

Sudoku on the Loo Containing 200 brand new sudoku puzzles, this little book will test your mental agility and boost your IQ all from the smallest room in the house. So, pick up your trusty pen and get puzzling in peace.

PB, 192pp.

Ref. C187095 £5.99

Coming Home Twenty years ago Ella’s mother Sennen ran away from Cornwall. Now it’s time to come back to face her mistakes, to pray for forgiveness and to hope for a future with her long-lost daughter and son.Will she be welcomed back with open hearts? PB, 416pp.

Ref. C185450 £8.99

COOK BOOK

COOK BOOK

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The Batch Lady With over 80 amazingly simple, healthy, home-cooked recipes that can easily be stored in the freezer, this second volume of Healthy Family Favourites will ensure that you are sticking to your goals and not reaching for a takeaway or when you’re short on time.This book will help transform your kitchen and ensure that you live a healthier, happier life without any of the stress. HB, 288pp.

Ref. C185460 £20.00

The Ultimate Student Cookbook The cooking bible for all students is written in the friendly, entertaining way that studentbeans.com is known.

Includes advice on the basics of cooking, how to save money and trips to the supermarket. It will help students everywhere have confidence in the kitchen. PB, 208pp. Ref. C173934 £14.99

Liar In a Shepherd’s Bush bedsit, Amelia White dreams of being a reporter.

The closest she’s come is selling advertising in the local paper until the fateful day she stumbles on the body of a murder victim, dumped among the rubbish. PB, 400pp.

Ref. C187136 £7.99

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All Dogs Great and Small Graeme shares some of his hard-won, often hilarious canine success stories (as well as the odd disaster). Backed up by scientific research, he also reveals his simple, practical and effective golden rules for dog training, which will enable you to understand your dog, help you drive better behaviours and give you the tools to bring much-needed harmony to your home. HB, 288pp.

Ref. C185545 £16.99

ANIMALS NATURE

Make Your Own Bird Food Some of the most popular and successful bird food recipes ever served up, ensuring your bird feeder or table will be the toast of avian gourmet for years to come. PB, 96pp.

Ref. C185623 £7.99

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Funny You Should Ask Every Wednesday the Elves appear on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show where they answer the ponderings and wonderings of BBC Radio 2’s most inquisitive listeners.

This collection of the best will provided essential reading for the incurably curious.

HB, 256pp. Ref. C187561 £12.99 Children at the Beach Notecards A set of 10 note cards featuring two beautiful designs of children playing at the beach.

With 5 each of 2 delightful designs and white envelopes, they are just perfect for those thankyou’s and best wishes. Card size 4.2 x 4.2” (10.8 x 10.8 cms). Ref. C179384 £6.99 ROMANCE SAGA

One of the Family The brave and moving memoir by Long Lost Family presenter and Radio 5 breakfast show host Nicky Campbell reveals how the simple unconditional love of Maxwell, his Labrador, turned his life around and helped him come to terms with his difficult journey as an adopted child. HB, 240pp.

Ref. C187563 £20.00

The Memory Activity Book Using step-by-step ideas designed to stimulate and entertain, dementia care specialist Helen Lambert explains how engaging in a variety of simple activities can benefit different parts of the brain, and help to keep your mind fitter for longer. Flexi Book 224pp.

Ref. C176005 £16.99

The Shipyard Girls on the Home Front As our squad of intrepid lady welders work gruelling hours, Rosie waits for news of her husband, Dorothy has a feeling her beau plans to pop the question and divorcee Gloria is reunited with her sweetheart. PB, 432pp.

Ref. C187130 £7.99

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