Integration Or Disintegration?: Towards a Non-racist Society by Ray Honeyford

Integration Or Disintegration?: Towards a Non-racist Society by Ray Honeyford lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

The Claridge Press, 1988, Hardback in dust wrapper.

From the cover: "Britain's ethnic minorities are here to slay. Many of them have their own mother-cultures and mother-tongues; some regard themselves us only provisionally British: all present a novel challenge, both to the process of British politics, and to the institutions of British society. For many years it has been impossible to write frankly about the problems of the multiethnic society — in particular the problems which are daily confronted in our schools — without deferring to the "anti-racists', who have maintained such vigilant supervision of the state educational system as effectively t<> prevent teachers from speaking their minds. At last, however, (heir power is on the wane, thanks partly to Ray Honeyford, whose original article in The Salisbury Review dared to raise the questions which had been for a decade or more on the minds of many citizens, Mr Honeyford was hounded from his job as Headmaster of a Bradford middle school, and has devoted his retirement to writing at length on this, the most important and the least discussed social issue of our day. His book presents a direct and forceful challenge to the bureaucrats, arguing against 'multi-cultural education' in favour of integration, as the sole reasonable solution to a problem which can only be exacerbated by the paid propagandists of 'anti-racism'. The book includes a scathing dismissal of the Swann Report, and a defence of British society as embodying the values of tolerance and fair play — values of which, in recent controversies, the 'anti-racists' have shown little appreciation. This book, the first open-minded survey of the problem-of multi-ethnic schooling, will console far more people than it shocks, and will instruct whoever reads it."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper. Edges of the text block lightly spotted. Text complete, clean and tight but a little age-tanned.

Grey boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [IX] 309 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

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Life Swings by Nick Faldo

Life Swings by Nick Faldo lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Headline, 2004, Hardback in dust wrapper.

A Later Printing. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs;

From the cover: "Nick Faldo is Britain's greatest ever golfer. His career record of six Majors, 34 Tour victories across Europe and the USA and 11 Ryder Cup appearances is unparalleled in European golf. He holds the record for the most points and matches won in the Ryder Cup and was the world number one golfer for 81 weeks, from July 1992 to January 1994.

Inspired to take up the sport while watching Jack Nicklaus contest the 1971 Masters at Augusta, Faldo, who had never picked up a club beforehand, made his Ryder Cup debut just six years later, defeating Nicklaus and Tom Watson, then the worlds two best players, on successive days.

In this definitive autobiography, Nick Faldo relives the excitement and drama of his sometimes turbulent career — including his British Open wins, his incredible comeback in the 1996 Masters, the pressures of sinking the vital putt in the 1995 Ryder Cup and the years of rebuilding when his swing deserted him — and provides an unprecedented insight into what it takes to be a champion. For the first time he also opens up about the incidents that have turned his private life into tabloid headlines.

The story of Nick Faldo is far from over but already it has been a sporting career unlike any other. Life Swings is a remarkably honest self-portrait by one of Britain's greatest sportsmen, revealing him to be far removed from the character that Fleet Street has revelled in portraying."

Introduction by: Jack Nicklaus

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Price Clipped.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [X] 374 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

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Rescuing the Spectacled Bear: A Peruvian Diary by Stephen Fry

Rescuing the Spectacled Bear: A Peruvian Diary by Stephen Fry lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Hutchinson, 2002, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs;

From the cover: "On New Years Day BBC 1 broadcast a programme about Stephen Fry going to Peru to track Paddington Bear's roots and more seriously to rescue a Spectacled bear, one of the world's endangered species. At Easter a follow up programme was shown on BBC 2, they went back, and helped rescue a mate for the young bear they had found on their first trip.

Stephen is now gripped by drawing the world's attention to these bears and has written a diary of his time in Peru. It is packed with lovely colour pictures of Stephen, bears and Peru, and it is, of course, wildly funny. Stephen Fry is set to become the Diane Fossey of the bear world."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper with a small ding near the join of the upper panel. Text complete, clean and tight.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 191 pages. 10" x 7¾".

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The Puritan Gift: Triumph, Collapse and Revival of An American Dream by Kenneth Hopper & William Hopper.

The Puritan Gift: Triumph, Collapse and Revival of An American Dream by Kenneth Hopper & William Hopper. lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

I. B. Tauris & Co., 2007, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: "Where does the Protestant work ethic come from? And how did America achieve such dominance in management for so long?

The Puritan Gift traces the origins and characteristics of an American managerial culture which, over the course of three centuries, turned a handful of small colonies into the greatest economic and political power on earth. It argues that the energy, social mobility, competitiveness and capacity for innovation, all of which lie at the heart of that culture, have their origins in the discipline and ethos of America's first wave of European immigrants: the Puritans. Drawing lessons from their own extensive experience, the authors warn that, as America distances itself from the core values which underlay its commercial and economic success during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, it puts its own future prosperity and security at risk.

The book also explores how American managerial culture has spread throughout the world. In particular it examines the impact of the US occupation of Japan on the social and manufacturing mores of that country and explains how America's inherited style of management interacted with Japanese traditions.

This is an original exploration of the dramatic and far-reaching consequences of the Puritans' 'gift' to America — the ethos which produced the early success of America and what came to be known as the American dream."

Very Good+ — in Very Good+ Dust Wrapper.

Black boards with Silver titling to the Spine. [XVI] 334 pages. Index. Bibliography. 9½" x 6¼".

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Signpost: Home, Air and Overseas An Intimate and Independent Guide to Pleasant Ports of Call in Britain, the Channel Isles, Orkney & Scilly by W. G. [William Gordon] McMinnies

Signpost: Home, Air and Overseas An Intimate and Independent Guide to Pleasant Ports of Call in Britain, the Channel Isles, Orkney & Scilly by W. G. [William Gordon] McMinnies lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

E. J. Larby, 1960, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Publishing date unstated, dated from references. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Maps;

From the cover: "My guide is not infallible because between the time of a visitation and the publication of the book there may be changes of owner, manager or even chef.

Apart from this hazard the book describes truthfully a very carefully considered collection of pleasant places whereat discerning people may rest or refresh. There are castles and cottages, resort hotels, roadside inns and restaurants to suit various tastes, moods and pockets.

Most of these places are checked up yearly which, with other information provided by readers all over the world, helps to maintain the high standard of a Signposted hotel.

Two notable tributes to the book's reputation are of interest. The publishers of Holiday, the leading American class journal dealing with international tourism, commissioned me to choose and provide details of a number of inns, local dishes, etc. , for inclusion in a British supplement they brought out in their magazine. And then The Caterer and Hotel-keeper, the hoteliers' bible, when reviewing Signpost wrote: 'Of all the lists of selected hotels which appear nowadays, Signpost retains its pre-eminent position as the most reliable, authoritative and independent'.

Such tributes and my fan mail go a long way to making up for the long hours spent on the road and in testing the hotels. How much simpler it would be if one could sleep in several places each night and eat several lunches and dinners each day, as apparently some of these new guides to gastronomies seem to do."

Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. Unlaminated dust wrapper a little edgeworn and faded with heavier tanning to the spine and fraying starting at the spine ends and corners. Edges of the text block heavily tanned. Text complete, clean and tight but a little age-tanned.

Green boards with Gilt titling to the Spine & Upper Board. 576 pages. Index. 7¾" x 5".

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Mediaeval Age: Specimens of European Poetry from the Ninth to the Fifteenth Century by Angel Flores

Mediaeval Age: Specimens of European Poetry from the Ninth to the Fifteenth Century by Angel Flores lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Phoenix House, 1965, Hardback in dust wrapper.

First British Edition. [First Published: Dell USA, 1963]

From the cover: "We do not know, what it would cost you to buy all the books in which English versions of the works presented in this volume appear. In any case you could not do so because a fair proportion of them are not in print in any English translation and a smaller number have not to our knowledge been translated before.

This is a selection of the flower of European mediaeval poetic art, and the word 'European' has been interpreted in the widest sense. First of all it is wide in the social sense because alongside the love poems and epics of the aristocracy there are to be found folk-tales, animal fables and other earthy items of peasant entertainment. It is comprehensive chronologically because the date of composition of these works ranges from about a. d. 600 to 1500, and this will comfortably embrace the extreme temporal limits of the Middle Ages by anyone's definition. Most of all it is comprehensive in terms of the country and the language in which the work first appeared. Herein lies its supreme value. Not only does it demonstrate the unity of European poetic art but it puts at the disposal of the ordinary reader material which he could otherwise turn up only in books which are highly specialized, not easily accessible, and usually somewhat expensive.

Here are items from the far corners of Europe, from Sicily and Andalusia in the south, from Scandinavia in the north and from Ireland and Portugal in the west to Kiev in the east, not forgetting the middle where the work of troubadour and minne-singer is amply represented alongside the comic beast-epic of the Low Countries. This is not exclusively the compilation of continental Europe because the outlying islands of Ireland and Britain are also represented. The only' major literary language omitted from the collection is English because all the English works of equal status with those included are easily accessible in such collections as Everyman's Library.

Viewed academically the function of this book is to provide the student of Old and Middle English literature with the text of comparable works from foreign countries rendered into modern English. Viewed artistically this is probably the most enjoyable gathering of old poetry and easily the most original one to have appeared in English for some generations. The selection, arrangement and some of the translation is the work of Professor Angel Flores of Queen's College, New York; the whole boasts the minimum of solemn introductory matter and is totally uncluttered by footnotes and similar dusty paraphernalia."

Good — in Poor Dust Wrapper. Unlaminated dust wrapper a little edgeworn and faded with untidy tears to both panels. Leans. Gently bruised at the head, tail and corners of the binding. Edges of the text block lightly tanned. Previous owners' inscription to the half-title page. Text complete, clean and tight otherwise.

Brown boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [XVIII] 457 pages. Index. Bibliography. 7¾" x 5".

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Renault 14 Owners Workshop Manual by J. H. [John Harold] Haynes & Ian Coomber

Renault 14 Owners Workshop Manual by J. H. [John Harold] Haynes & Ian Coomber lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Haynes Publishing Group, 1988, Hardback.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Diagrams; Models covered: Renault 14 Base, TL, GTL, TS, LS, Safrane and Regency; 1218 cc and 1360cc;

Good. A working copy. Title page nearly disbound. Light oil marks to the last page of the index. Text complete, clean and tight otherwise.

Pictorial boards. 206 pages. Index. 11" x 8¼".

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The Concise Encyclopedia of Formula 1 by David Tremayne & Mark Hughes

The Concise Encyclopedia of Formula 1 by David Tremayne & Mark Hughes lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Parragon, 2002, Hardback in dust wrapper.

A Later Printing. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Maps; Tables;

From the cover: "For over fifty years and through hundreds of races, the world has watched in awe as some of the fastest racing cars on earth have roared around the circuits of over twenty countries. With drivers of such superlative skill as Fangio, Moss, Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher, F1 has always provided high-octane excitement and thrills.

Whether you take a passing interest in the World of Formula 1 or are a confirmed addict, The Concise Encyclopedia of Formula 1 covers every conceivable angle. All the most important talents have a place: Ascari who held off Fangio's challenge; Hawthorne, Britain's first World Champion; Moss, the greatest driver to remain uncrowned; Gilles Villeneuve, tragically killed trying to outpace Pironi; the genius of Ayrton Senna; the furiously fast Finn Mika Hakkinen; and the man with the most race wins — Michael Schumacher.

From the drivers, the book moves to the circuits on which they raced, won and sometimes tragically died. A section on classic circuits includes the legendary Nürburgring, Britain's demanding Brands Hatch, and the fabulous road circuit at Monaco, while a survey of all the countries that have ever held a GP includes among many the USA, Japan and Morocco.

Then come the cars — the hugely successful Ferraris of the early 1970s, the seminal Cooper Climax, the ground effect John Player Special Lotus 79 and the brilliant traction-control Williams FW14B of the early 1990s. And in orbit around the cars and their drivers are the people who make this hugely popular sport work — the powerworkers, the designers and the personalities. Men like Bernie Ecclestone, Professor Sid Watkins and Ron Dennis are measured against their effect on sport and how Fl regards them.

Complete with fascinating facts and figures, and an Fl statistics section, The Concise Encyclopedia of Formula 1 covers every angle in this fast-moving and thrilling sport."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper.

Pictorial boards. 256 pages. Index. 11" x 8¾".

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Eric Hosking's Birds by Eric Hosking with Kevin MacDonnell

Eric Hosking's Birds by Eric Hosking with Kevin MacDonnell lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Pelham Books, 1979, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Jacket illustration: Front: Barn Owl; Rear: Blue Tit. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Illustrated endpapers and blanks;

From the cover: "Eric Hosking is known to many as the world's most celebrated bird photographer. In 80 colour photographs and over200 black and white, superbly reproduced, this book records the achievement of his fifty years of outstanding photography.

Eric Hosking's early days, when the pioneer work of the Kearton brothers was his chief inspiration, saw much struggle and hard work, and success mixed with disappointment. He has seen the transition from limited and cumbersome equipment to modern miniature cameras with all their sophistication. Many modifications, particularly in high-speed flash work, he himself pioneered. Through all the years patience, determination, stamina and often bravery have combined with his special 'eye for a bird' to produce some of the rarest and most visually remarkable bird photographs ever seen.

Many of his most famous pictures are reproduced here: the hovering cock nightjar, the snowy owls, the Spanish Imperial eagle, and the colour close-up of the eagle owl's face. Here too are several sequences rarely seen in full: the young cuckoo ejecting the eggs from its foster-parents' nest, the greenshank shell-disposal the Galapagos cormorants' courtship dance, and the series of the barn owl returning to its nest which culminates in the most famous photograph of all, the barn owl in heraldic pose grasping a vole in its bill.

The technology and art of Eric Hosking's photography over fifty years are described in an introductory chapter. An appendix gives technical details of the photographs. The text gives an insight into the photographer's view of his subjects as he waits and works alone with his camera. It is this close understanding of wildlife, built up over the years, together with Eric Hosking's great skill in applying photographic techniques, which has resulted in"

Introduction by: Roger Tory Peterson

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Price Clipped. Dust wrapper nicked at the top corner of the lower panel.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 224 pages. Index. 11" x 8¾".

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The Home Woodworker by Julian Worthington

The Home Woodworker by Julian Worthington lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Orbis Publishing, 1982, Hardback.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Diagrams; Plans;

From the cover: "Home maintenance and improvement inevitably involve working with wood, and wood-working is the most useful skill that the home handyman can learn.

This introduction to the techniques, materials and equipment required, illustrated with numerous simple diagrams and clear photographs, starts with the basic rules and leads the handyman to a complete knowledge and development of abilities to a high standard. The special needs of jointing wood are carefully described and a section is devoted to wood turning.

Finally, the author sets out a varied series of individual projects to turn these lessons to immediate use and profit. They range from a garden bench to an all-purpose storage unit."

Good+. Heavily faded at the spine. Previous owners' inscription to the first blank. Text complete, clean and tight otherwise.

Pictorial boards. 176 pages. Index. 11½" x 8½".

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Ships in Focus Record 24 by Roy Fenton

Ships in Focus Record 24 by Roy Fenton lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Ships in Focus Publications, 2003, Paperback.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Diagrams; Tables;

Very Good. Crease to the bottom corner of the lower wrapper. Previous owners' inscription to the title page. Text complete, clean and tight otherwise.

11¾" x 8¼".

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Vauxhall Astra Service and Repair Manual by Steve Rendle

Vauxhall Astra Service and Repair Manual by Steve Rendle lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Haynes Manuals Inc, 1993, -.

A Later Printing. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Diagrams; Models covered Vauxhall Astra models with petrol engines, including special/limited editions saloon, Hatchback, Estate and Van 1389 cc, 1598 cc, 1796 cc & 1998 cc (SOHC and DOHC). Covers major mechanical features of 1993-on Convertible . Does not cover Diesel engine models

Very Good.

Pictorial boards. 11" x 8¼".

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Ford Diesel Engine Owner's Workshop Manual by Matthew Minter

Ford Diesel Engine Owner's Workshop Manual by Matthew Minter lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Haynes Publishing Group, 1993, Hardback.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Diagrams; Models covered: This manual covers the Ford 1608 cc (1. 6 litre) and 1753 cc (1. 8 litre) Diesel engines used in the Ford Fiesta, Ford Escort and Ford Orion. Does not cover Turbo-Diesel engine or P100/Sierra applications.

Good. A pleasant enough reading copy. Faint oil residue to the leading edges of the text block, Text complete, clean and tight bar for the oily marks to the front pastedown. A working copy.

Pictorial boards. 201 pages. Index. 11" x 8¼".

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The Wild Side of Town by Chris Baines

The Wild Side of Town by Chris Baines lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

British Broadcasting Corporation [B.B.C./BBC], 1986, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Diagrams; Tables;

From the cover: "Following the success of How to Make a Wildlife Garden, Chris Baines takes his wildlife crusade beyond the garden fence and into the green deserts which make up an astonishingly high proportion of our towns and cities.

Recent destruction of woodland and hedgerow means that 'the countryside' can no longer sustain a rich variety of wildlife and ironically the built-up areas can provide a much needed refuge. Railway cuttings, wasteland and sympathetic parks and gardens combine to produce essential corridors, leading foxes or badgers from one feeding ground or haven to another. Birds, frogs and insects may not need the same continuity of green cover, but they do need safe breeding areas, freedom from chemical pollution, and reliable sources of food.

We spend millions of pounds a year on mowing grass — but why not let lawns grow longer and allow buttercups and daisies to flourish in them? Why not leave decaying leaves on the ground to provide shelter for hedgehogs and food for harmless creepy-crawlies?

Chris Baines has asked these questions of a lot of 'authorities' and had an encouraging and positive response. Now his TV series and this inspirational book show how everyone can help to turn our towns and cities into one huge nature reserve — for wildlife and for people."

Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper sunned at the spine otherwise a very well presented copy.

Brown boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 189 pages. Index. Bibliography. 10" x 7½".

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Ruud Gullit: Portrait of a Genius by Harry Harris & Marcel van der Kraan

Ruud Gullit: Portrait of a Genius by Harry Harris & Marcel van der Kraan lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

CollinsWillow, 1996, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs;

From the cover: "It was the biggest transfer coup of the season. When Glenn Hoddle announced the signing of Ruud Gullit in May 1995 on a free transfer from Italian club Sampdoria, a buzz of expectancy echoed throughout the English game.

But what persuaded one of the biggest talents in world football to move to a mid-table London club? Why the Premiership when the lure of a fortune beckoned from Germany, France and Japan? And were Chelsea gambling when they made Gullit player-manager after only one season in English football?

Now, for the first time, the answers are revealed in this intimate portrait of a footballing genius. Gullit began his professional career as the youngest-ever player in Dutch football at the age of 16; he went on to play alongside Johann Cruyff in a rejuvenated Feyenoord side and to become a pivotal player for champions PSV Eindhoven and Holland. His move to AC Milan for a world record £5. 5 million preceded the arrival of Marco Van Basten and Frank Rijkaard and helped transform the Italian club into one of the greatest forces in European football. Along the way, Gullit fell out with managers and coaches in Holland and Italy, walked out of the national team before the start of a World Cup, and stirred up a wealth of press coverage on his outspoken views both on and off the pitch.

Yet with a roll of honour that reads World and European Footballer of the Year, European Championships winner, singer/song-writer with a national top 10 hit, master of five languages and a passionate campaigner against racism, Gullit's credentials are unique. Don't miss out on the captivating story of one of the most colourful personalities in world football."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper. Text complete, clean and tight but a little age-tanned.

Blue boards with Silver titling to the Spine. 224 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

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Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Macmillan, 1998, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Maps; Maps to the endpapers and blanks;

From the cover: "In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness. He had given all his savings to charity, abandoned his car and possessions, burnt all the money in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a hunter…

Chris McCandless was found curled up in his sleeping bag in the back of an abandoned bus deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Around him lay the evidence of his personal journey: the novels he had read, his diary, and the meagre implements by which he had planned to survive. His body and the proof of starvation etched on it bring forth deep questions: how did this intelligent man come to die? What is it about the wilderness that drew him, and perhaps draws us, to it? What is it about high-risk activities that is so compelling?

Jon Krakauer uses McCandless' restless progress around the wide spaces of North America to explore the call of the wild and the mentality of those who succumb to it. What emerges from this mesmerising, heartbreaking story is a version of the wilderness that is hard and seductive; a place where one can quite possibly find one's self but also opening the dark possibility that we might find our own nature strange and disturbing."

Good+ — in Good+ Dust Wrapper. Gently bruised at the head of the spine and the top corners of the boards with commensurate wear to the dust wrapper.

Blue boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [XI] 205 pages. 8¾" x 5½".

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Eubank: The Autobiography by Chris Eubank with Martin Roach

Eubank: The Autobiography by Chris Eubank with Martin Roach lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Willow, 2003, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs;

From the cover: "Everyone has an opinion on Chris Eubank. Love him or loathe him, his unique mix of strong moral values allied to a truly eccentric personality have meant he has transcended the sport of boxing, establishing himself as a role model to millions of fans the world over.

He first exploded into the public consciousness in November 1990 with a dramatic and ferocious defeat of Nigel Benn for the WBO middleweight title. Once crowned champion he went on to make 19 successful defences at middleweight and super-middleweight, overcoming every contender in his own, inimitable fashion.

But his early life was so very different. Aged 15, he was ejected from the last in a long line of care homes and was living on the streets of London. His life was a mess of shoplifting, burglary, drinking and smoking weed from which there seemed no escape. In 1982, in a last-ditch attempt to drag him from the abyss, his father sent him to live with his mother in New York. Here he started boxing, aged 16, graduated from school, attended church and gave up his addictions; within two years he had won the prestigious Spanish Golden Gloves Amateur title.

Chris recalls the major incidents that have shaped his life: his punishing bouts with Nigel Benn, Michael Watson's horrific injuries sustained in their 1991 fight and his subsequent recovery, meeting Nelson Mandela, his friendship with Mike Tyson, his views on the 'mug's game' from which he has made his living.

Never the shy and retiring type Chris enjoys the limelight and was a celebrity in the Comic Relief Big Brother house, where he showed the lighter side of his character and had the nation gripped, was shadowed by Louis Theroux for a documentary and continues to enjoy success in the television and media world.

Unquestionably one of the world's most famous and engaging sportsmen, his story, like the man himself, is gripping and unique."

Very Good — in Good+ Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper which has a small stain to the foot of the upper panel. Edges of the text block tanned. Text complete, clean and tight but a little age-tanned.

Black boards with Silver titling to the Spine. [XII] 419 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

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Mythical Lovers, Divine Desires: The World's Great Love Legends by Sarah Bartlett

Mythical Lovers, Divine Desires: The World's Great Love Legends by Sarah Bartlett lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Blandford, 1998, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: "Mythical Lovers, Divine Desires presents a constellation of some of the worlds most evocative love myths, revealing the extraordinary underlying connection and parity of experience between civilizations and cultures that have been separated by both time and geographical space. This original book illuminates the ways in which, though the roots of every culture may have developed differently, the essence of love never changes.

For thousands of years, and across the globe, myths have played an important part in mankind's quest for self-knowledge, and represent a projection of our need to understand who we really are. Love myths have played an integral part in our search for Self, and these tales of sex gods and fertility goddesses, of tragic lovers and eternal compassion, of the separation of twin-souls and the pain of loss or unrequited love, all show different aspects of the human need to relate through the mystery of love.

With clarity and insight, author Sarah Bartlett has drawn together a unique collection of myths, ranging from classics such as Tristan and Iseult, Orpheus and Euridices through to less well-known tales. She provides a perceptive commentary to each myth, including a brief introduction to its traditional and cultural settings, along with psychological, sometimes spiritual, reflections. In this way the unconscious individual and collective needs and values which weave through our personal lives are revealed, offering a glimpse of our ancient connection with nature and the rhythms of life through the potent forces of love and sexuality."

Very Good+ — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Slightly faded at the spine of the dust wrapper otherwise a very well presented copy.

Orange boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 176 pages. Index. Bibliography. 10" x 7¾".

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Berber Village: The Story of the Oxford University Expedition to the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco by Bryan Clarke

Berber Village: The Story of the Oxford University Expedition to the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco by Bryan Clarke lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

The Travel Book Club, 1959, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Maps [1];

From the cover: "In the summer of 1955, five undergraduates, officially sponsored by the Oxford University Exploration Club, set off in a truck they named 'Tartarin' to visit the Berber tribes in the Atlas Mountains of Southern Morocco. The party included a zoologist, a botanist, and an ethnologist, and their aim was to study the people and fauna and flora of this remote part of North Africa.

This is a light-hearted account of the expedition by its leader, who has the rare ability to tell a good story with grace and humour."

Good+ — in Good+ Dust Wrapper. Unlaminated dust wrapper a little edgeworn and faded with spotting to the reverse. Gently bruised at the head, tail and corners of the binding. Pages lightly age-tanned.

Yellow boards with Black titling to the Spine. [XIV] 160 pages. 8¾" x 5½".

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John Major: The Autobiography by John Major

John Major: The Autobiography by John Major lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

HarperCollins, 1999, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs;

From the cover: "John Major's autobiography is one of the most personal and revealing ever written by a former British Prime Minister. Eagerly awaited, the account of his childhood, rise and fall is scrupulous and unsparing.

Major's early life was extraordinary; his rise through Parliament meteoric. Soon a favourite of Margaret Thatcher, he became Foreign Secretary and then Chancellor of the Exchequer. When Thatcher fell, he fought and won a shrewd campaign to succeed her.

With the difficulties of the Gulf War and the Maastricht Treaty behind him, and the Poll Tax abolished, John Major went on to win a remarkable victory in the general election of 1992. He brought down inflation and ushered in a solid economic recovery. He made the most decisive steps for a generation towards peace in Northern Ireland. Yet within months of the 1992 election his government was in troubled waters. John Major is candid about his fight to keep sterling in the Exchange Rate Mechanism and for the first time makes public his reactions to defeat on 'Black Wednesday'. He is frank about the civil war that emerged within his own party over Britain's relationship with the European Union. He is honest about what he won and what he lost, and about friends and foes within his party as well as outside.

In his leadership of his party and his country and in facing up to the new order after May 1997 John Major acted with a dignity rare in politics. The Tories' continuing internal struggles since their defeat serve only to intensify interest in his leadership through the Conservative Party's last period of power this century."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper. Text complete, clean and tight.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [XXIII] 774 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

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Bury Me in My Boots by Sally Trench

Bury Me in My Boots by Sally Trench lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Hodder & Stoughton, 1968, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: "Sally Trench was twenty-one when she completed this remarkable book. It tells of four years spent mostly on the road, among people who have rejected society and those whom society has rejected — beats, vagrants, alcoholics and drug addicts. She spent her days around London's West End, begging money from passers-by to buy food for her down-and-outs. At night she could be found among the vagrants on Waterloo Station, or sharing a fire with the meths drinkers.

Sally Trench is a Christian who believes in love in action: sitting with a junkie through agonising days of withdrawal; holding the hand of a meths drinker as he dies destitute and neglected on a bomb-site; physically restraining a girl bent on suicide; risking her own life to save a tramp from a burning building.

Her own story, told by herself with a refreshing youthful optimism and zest for living, reflects a mature concern with social problems, and also the mixture of happiness and heartbreak which comes from a genuine involvement with other people."

Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper with a triangular crease and tear to the head of the lower panel. Edges of the text block lightly tanned.

Green boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 191 pages. 8¾" x 5¾".

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Heineken World of Golf 94 by Edited by Nick Edmund

Heineken World of Golf 94 by Edited by Nick Edmund lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Grenville, 1994, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Tables;

From the cover: "Compiled by Nick Edmund, the 2nd edition of the Heineken World of Golf is a stylish and comprehensive review of the golf season worldwide. Analytical and incisive text, including commentaries from several of the sport's leading writers is enhanced by a wealth of stunning colour photography as the book explores how the year's great championships and international events were won and lost.

The professional tours in Europe, America, Australasia and Japan are all reviewed in depth, as of course is the momentous 30th Ryder Cup match at The Belfry and the 39th Heineken World Cup at Lake Nona. Women's golf, amateur golf and senior golf are also given plenty of coverage and in addition to looking back at 1993, the 2nd Heineken World of Golf looks forward and previews the big events of 1994 — a year which will see the Open Championship return to the magnificent setting of Turnberry, the US Open to the punitive hazards of Oakmont, and the intriguing prospect of the Heineken World Cup being staged in Puerto Rico."

Introduction by: Peter Alliss

Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper with a nick to the head of the spine. Text complete, clean and tight.

Pictorial boards. 223 pages. 10" x 7½".

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The Complete Book of Woodwork by Charles H. [Harold] Hayward

The Complete Book of Woodwork by Charles H. [Harold] Hayward lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Evans Brothers, 1975, Hardback in dust wrapper.

3rd (revised) printing. [First Published: 1955] Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Diagrams;

From the cover: "The Complete Book of Woodwork is recognised as a standard work for anyone who wishes to learn about the craft to an advanced level.

It deals authoritatively with the care and use of tools and suggests a basic kit for the beginner. The use of light machines is also included since many people nowadays use power tools. The chapters on construction include carcasses, doors, window frames, drawers and, of course, joints. There are also chapters on veneering, woodcarving and woodturning.

The final section of designs, with fully dimensioned drawings, clear construction sketches and cutting lists offers enthusiastic woodworkers the maximum of practical aid to start work on their own.

This new edition has been completely revised and includes both metric and imperial measurements."

Good+ — in Good+ Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper faded at the spine and onto the margins of the panels. Pages lightly age-tanned.

Green boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 188 pages. Index. 8½" x 6¾".

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Riding Cross-country by Martin Diggle

Riding Cross-country by Martin Diggle lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

J. A. Allen & Co., 1990, Hardback.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Drawings; Diagrams;

From the cover: "Riding Cross Country takes the rider from basic control in the open, over various kinds of terrain and gradients, and explains how to approach and negotiate all kinds of cross-country fences in safety and style. It is an essential guide for riders wishing either to begin, or to improve their cross-country techniques for Hunter Trials, Events or Hunting."

In the Allen Rider Guides series.

Good. A pleasant enough reading copy.

Pictorial boards. 112 pages. 8½" x 5½".

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Nine Lives: The Folklore of Cats by Katharine Mary Briggs

Nine Lives: The Folklore of Cats by Katharine Mary Briggs lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Dorset Press, 1988, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Drawings;

From the cover: "Since the worship of the Egyptian cat-goddess Bast two thousand years ago, the cat's cult has rarely gone untended, as Britain's leading folklore scholar — and a true cat lover herself — shows us in this engaging look at the folklore of cats throughout the world. In Nine Lives we meet cats of every whim and persuasion, from affectionate pets and courageous heroes to wicked witches evil companions. They come to us from a rich bounty of traditional lore, some familiar and some newly rediscovered, whether from Hungary, Korea, Wales — or Uncle Remus.

Katharine Briggs explains the enduring appeal of the cat thus: The many facets of a cat's character, their wise and loving parenthood, the way in which they combine domesticity with an almost wild independence and their capacity for friendship with other species of creatures, all these attracted the attention of man from very early times, and have left a legacy of lore and legends which wakes an echo in our own minds.

Superstitions, ghost stories, folk wisdom, nursery rhymes — each forms a part of the wide and colourful folklore still surrounding this bewitching creature, now brought together for the first time in a splendid new study for cat lovers and folklore fans everywhere."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper which is a little age tanned. Expansive previous owners' inscription to the first blank. Text complete, clean and tight otherwise.

Green Spine Strip with Black boards with White titling to the Spine. [X] 222 pages. Index. Bibliography. 9¼" x 6".

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The Time of My Life by Patrick Swayze & Lisa Niemi

The Time of My Life by Patrick Swayze & Lisa Niemi lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Simon & Schuster, 2009, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs;

From the cover: "In a career spanning more than thirty years, Patrick Swayze has made a name for himself on the stage, the screen, and television. Known for his versatility, passion and fearlessness, he's become one of the world's most beloved actors.

But in February 2008, Patrick announced he had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Always a fighter, he refused to let the disease bring him to his knees, and his bravery has inspired both his legion of fans and cancer patients everywhere. Yet this memoir, written with wisdom and heart, recounts much more than his bout with cancer. In vivid detail, Patrick describes his Texas upbringing, his personal struggles, his rise to fame with North and South, his commercial breakthroughs in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, and the soul mate who's stood by his side through it ail: his wife, writer and director Lisa Niemi.

A behind-the-scenes look at a Hollywood life and a remarkable love, this memoir is both entertainment and inspiration. Patrick and Lisa's marriage is a journey of two lives intertwined and lived as one, throughout their years in Hollywood and at home on their working ranch outside Los Angeles, and culminating in the hope and wisdom they've imparted to all who knew them. This book proves that life shouldn't be lived as a series of endings, but rather as the beginning of greater strength and love."

Very Good+ — in Very Good+ Dust Wrapper.

Mauve boards with Silver titling to the Spine. 247 pages. 9½" x 6¼".

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The Manual of Equitation: The Complete Training of Horse and Rider by Jane Kidd & Barbara Slane Fleming

The Manual of Equitation: The Complete Training of Horse and Rider by Jane Kidd & Barbara Slane Fleming lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

The Kenilworth Press, 1997, Paperback.

3rd edition, 3rd printing, [First Published: 1982] Illustrated by way of: Black & White Drawings;

From the cover: "The British Horse Society's Manual of Equitation offers; a complete and authoritative system of training for horse and rider, from novice to advanced standard.

The methods outlined in The Manual of Equitation are based on the classical concepts first written about by Xenophon (430 — 354 BC), maintained by the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and now amended for competitions by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI).

Recognising that it is difficult, if not impossible, to lay down hard and fast rules on the training of horses in general, The Manual of Equitation offers the consensus of opinion of several national authorities and therefore represents an overall view."

Very Good. Gently rubbed at the edges of the spine and wrappers with a crease to the bottom corner of the upper. Small stain to the leading edge of the text block, leaves unaffected. Previous owners' inscription to the first blank. Text complete, clean and tight.

140 pages. Index. 9¼" x 6¼".

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The Essential History of Rugy Union England by Ian Malin & John Griffiths

The Essential History of Rugy Union England by Ian Malin & John Griffiths lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Headline, 2003, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Tables;

From the cover: "In 1871 two 20-a-side teams from England and Scotland played the first rugby union international in Edinburgh. A game that was born on the playing fields of public schools in those countries was soon to be unleashed on to the wider world.

Today the sport has a worldwide popularity and would be unrecognisable to its Victorian founders. England is, in the twenty-first century, one of the powerhouses of rugby union and, following in the steps of those early innovators, has produced some of its most important figures. From Adrian Stoop, the fly-half who changed the concept of back play, to Wavell Wakefield, the great Corinthian captain of the 1920s, and the dashing 1930s hero Prince Obolensky.

In the new century England's elite players, such as Martin Johnson and Jonny Wilkinson, are a different breed, professional athletes recognised beyond the boundaries of the sport. But what has not changed is that England, as they were back in 1871, are forever involved in epic games and remain the team their rivals most want to beat."

Introduction by: Bill Beaumont

Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper with a short tear to the bottom corner of the lower panel. Text complete, clean and tight but a little age-tanned.

Black boards with Silver titling to the Spine. 335 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

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Right Back to the Beginning by Jimmy Armfield with Andrew Collomosse

Right Back to the Beginning by Jimmy Armfield with Andrew Collomosse lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Headline, 2004, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Facsimiles;

From the cover: "JIMMY ARMFIELD is unique. In the 50 years since he made his first team debut for Blackpool, he has been involved at every level of the game, as a player, manager, coach, journalist, broadcaster, consultant and administrator. He has been described as a walking history of post-war football.

Most of Armfield's playing career was spent in the golden age of Lancashire football, a time when Blackpool. Bolton, Preston. Burnley and Blackburn jostled for honours with the big city giants. It was also the era of the maximum wage when players earned as little as £10 a week, a car was a luxury and foreign holidays a distant dream. He recalls those very different times, playing alongside men like Matthews, Moore, Edwards, Charlton and Greaves and against Finney, Di Stefano, Charles, Lofthouse, Pele, Law, Eusebio, Best and so many more.

But things have moved on — and so has Armfield. How else could he have survived in the cut-throat business of modern football to become a respected figure in the world game early in a new millennium? A familiar and popular voice on radio, he was the trusted figure the FA twice turned to for advice when they needed to appoint a new England coach.

But for Armfield, football was only ever one part of his life, as a CV that includes his roles as church organist, school governor, NHS Trust director and much else besides shows. His autobiography is not only a remarkable self-portrait, but also a fascinating account of a rapidly changing world."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 346 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

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Develop Your Training Skills by Leslie Rae

Develop Your Training Skills by Leslie Rae lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Kogan Page, 2001, Paperback.

First in this, paperback, edition.

From the cover: "This essential introduction to training by one of the experts in the field is ideal for anyone new to the tasks of developing staff or improving learning. Leslie Rae needs no introduction to professional trainers, who have relied on the expert advice both in his books and in his journalism over the years. At last this renowned expert turns his hand to offering those new to training a handy guide to the essentials of effective staff development.

Packed with proven advice, this book provides a highly practical and critical guide that will help all those involved in training to develop their skills quickly and efficiently."

This book offers:

• details on all available training methods;
• information on both traditional and online training;
• checklists and step-by-step action plans;
• expert tips, and dos and don'ts;

It is sure to set all trainers on the path to success.

Very Good. Lightly rubbed at the tips of the wrappers. Text complete, clean and tight.

184 pages. Index. Bibliography. Trade Paperback (9¼" x 6").

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Saint-Julien by Bernard Ginestet

Saint-Julien by Bernard Ginestet lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Holt, Rhinehart & Winston, 1985, Hardback in dust wrapper.

First U. S. Edition [First published: Paris: Librairie Fernand Nathan, 1984]. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Facsimiles; Colour Photographs; Black & White Drawings; Colour Drawings; Maps; Tables;

From the cover: "If it were necessary to give to the world an example of the noble French vineyard, Saint-Julien could be chosen as an archetype. So writes Bernard Ginestet in this authoritative volume, the first in a distinguished series covering each principal region or appellation of France. The emphasis is on taste — or more exactly, the qualities of taste that distinguish each wine, little-known or legendary, and the value for money that is characteristic of each.

Hugh Johnson, the distinguished author and wine critic, describes the early volumes in the series in the Foreword:

The story starts with the physical and historical groundwork, including new geological maps in fascinating detail. The heart of the introduction is the gastronomic question — what is the identity of this appellation? How do you recognize its wines? How do its citizens view them, use them, and marry them with local ingredients in local dishes?

The repertoire of chateaux follows, leaving nothing out: a piece of research of inestimable value that goes far beyond any other document I know in its scope, even leaving aside the author's deep involvement with his subject. This is not a book of tasting notes — rather the book that enables you to taste with discrimination; to know what it is you are tasting and to draw accurate conclusions. The single consistent conclusion that the author draws is the rapport qualite-prix, or value-for-money, indicated by a row of glasses. The more full glasses, the higher his rating.

In addition to providing the distinctive qualities and heritage of each growth, the book also serves as a tourist's guide to the vineyards. Specially commissioned four-color photographs and maps can teach the reader more about each commune than a dozen visits would — without such a guide.

The appellation of Saint-Julien is remarkable in that it produces an extraordinarily constant level of quality. There are no small wines at Saint-Julien. Even in indifferent vintage years, the crus are still considered first-class. The average classification of Saint-Julien, par equips, is the highest in the entire Medoc region."

Introduction by: Hugh Johnson

In the Wines of France series.

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Pages very gently age-tanned.

Red boards with Gilt titling to the Spine & Upper Board. 190 pages. 9½" x 6".

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The Complete Guide to Business and Strategic Planning for Voluntary Organisations by Alan Lawrie

The Complete Guide to Business and Strategic Planning for Voluntary Organisations by Alan Lawrie lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Directory of Social Change, 1999, Paperback.

A Later Printing. From the cover: "This user-friendly management guide shows how business and strategic planning, increasingly demanded by funders within the contract culture, can also really help an organisation achieve its goals. It introduces tools for strategic planning and management and will help any voluntary organisation to come up with and implement a business plan."

Very Good.

106 pages. 9¾" x 7½".

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Birds of Coast and Sea: Britain and Northern Europe by Bruce Campbell

Birds of Coast and Sea: Britain and Northern Europe by Bruce Campbell lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Oxford University Press, 1977, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Drawings; Colour Drawings;

From the cover: "An absorbing companion for those holidaying by the sea in Northern Europe anywhere from Britain to the Russian borders, this compact volume describes and illustrates well over eighty of the bird species most likely to be seen along that vast and varied coastline. The sixty-four full colour plates are faced by a fully comprehensive text covering not only a careful description of the birds throughout their life cycle, but also their population, distribution, breeding habits, nests and eggs, food requirements, calls and other identifying features. Where extra visual information is required a black-and-white drawing has been added to the text page. In his foreword, Robert Dougall writes: Dr Bruce Campbell is the ideal person to provide the text for this book, being not only one of Britain's foremost ornithologists but also exceptionally endowed with the gift of communication… When his skills are combined with the meticulous observation and superb craftsmanship of a bird artist of the calibre of Raymond Watson — then you have a book of rare quality."

Introduction by: Robert Dougal

Good+ — in Good+ Dust Wrapper. Price Clipped. Gently bruised at the spine ends and corners with commensurate wear to the dust wrapper, more heavily knocked at the top corner, short tears to the foot of the spine. Text complete, clean and tight.

Pale Blue boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 151 pages. 8¾" x 6".

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The Ultimate Garden Designer by Tim Newbury

The Ultimate Garden Designer by Tim Newbury lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Ward Lock, 1999, Paperback.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Black & White Drawings; Colour Drawings; Diagrams; Plans;

From the cover: "The Ultimate Garden Designer is the complete guide to the world of garden design, packed with expert advice that shows you exactly where to put your patio and plant your perennials. With a comprehensive plant directory, a vast selection of garden features and over 600 beautiful colour photographs, plans and drawings, this book is the next best thing to hiring a garden designer."

Very Good.

256 pages. Index. 10" x 7¾".

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Vauxhall Carlton Oct 1978 to Oct 1986 (up to D registration) Service and Repair Manual by John S. Mead

Vauxhall Carlton Oct 1978 to Oct 1986 (up to D registration) Service and Repair Manual by John S. Mead lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Haynes Publishing, 1995, Hardback.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Diagrams; Models covered: Vauxhall Carlton Saloon and Estate Base, L, GL, iCD and IGL 1796 cc, 1979 cc & 2197 cc petrol engines. Does not cover Diesel engine or 'new' Carlton introduced November 1986 .

Very Good. Pages lightly age-tanned.

Pictorial boards. 11" x 8½".

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MGB Owner's Workshop Manual by John Fowler

MGB Owner's Workshop Manual by John Fowler lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Haynes Publishing Group, 1991, Hardback.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Diagrams; Models covered: All models of the MGB Roadster and GT Coupe with 1798 cc (110 cu in) engine. Does not cover MGB GT V8.

Good. Gently bruised at the head, tail and corners of the binding which has a slight overall bow. Pages lightly age-tanned with the occasional oily finger mark. Front hinge weak. A useable copy.

Pictorial boards. 240 pages. Index. 11" x 8¼".

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Pebble Polishing: A Guide to Collecting, Tumble Polishing and Making Baroque Jewellery by Edward Fletcher

Pebble Polishing: A Guide to Collecting, Tumble Polishing and Making Baroque Jewellery by Edward Fletcher lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Blandford Press, 1977, Hardback.

A Later Printing. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Black & White Drawings; Diagrams; Maps; Illustrated endpapers and blanks; From the cover: "PEBBLE POLISHING as its sub-title suggests is addressed to the growing number of people who find fascination and pleasure in pebbles and gems and rocks. While the author addresses himself mainly to the reader in the British Isles, much of the information in the book and the illustrations and instructional diagrams are applicable throughout the world. The text lists some of the best locations in the British Isles for finding amethysts, cornelians, jaspers, serpentines and many other semi-precious pebbles which can be found around the coastline.

The book explains how you can polish your finds with the aid of an inexpensive tumbling machine which transforms humble pebbles into exotic gems; and it provides step-by-step instructions for making beautiful jewellery, cufflinks, etc. , from your finds. Eight pages of magnificent photographs in full colour and many black and white photographs supplement the informative text.

During the past ten years the author, Edward Fletcher, has hunted pearls in the Cornish rivers, panned for gold in Scotland, and searched (in vain) for King John's Treasure. In this latest book he invites the reader to join him in a veritable 'treasure hunt' which can become an all the year round hobby combining out-door fun with indoor pleasure."

Very Good. Gently bruised at the head, tail and corners of the binding. Text complete, clean and tight but a little age-tanned.

Pictorial boards. 106 pages. Index. 8¾" x 6".

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Taking on the World by Ellen MacArthur

Taking on the World by Ellen MacArthur lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Michael Joseph, 2002, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Maps;

From the cover: "On 11 February 2001, Ellen MacArthur sailed into port in France, completing the Vendee Globe, the world's toughest race. Alone and unsupported, she had spent more than three months at sea and had beaten everything the race could throw at her — storms, icy seas, exhaustion, rigging failures and, when she was fighting for first place, a catastrophic collision with a submerged object that could have cost her not just the lead but her life. But Ellen never forgot that she was chasing a dream. To give it any less than her all would be to let down herself and everyone who believed in her. She knew she could not give up.

At twenty-four she became the youngest person ever to complete the race and the fastest woman to circumnavigate the globe. No other Briton has sailed solo around the world faster.

The impact of her achievement was immediate, but it was the character that emerged from behind the headlines that created the more lasting impression — Ellen made people feel like they could do anything.

This is Ellen's story — how, from her childhood in landlocked Derbyshire, she made it to the startline of the Vendee Globe. It's also the incredible story of the race that catapulted her on to the front pages and into the nation's heart. Dramatic and moving, Taking on the World will inspire and enthral all who read it."

Very Good — in Good+ Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper lightly spotted on the reverse.

Blue boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [XX] 394 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

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World At War 1939-1945: An Illustrated History of the Second World War by Michael C. Tagg, Colin McIntyre, Dr. Duncan Anderson, Dr. Stephen Badsey, David Chandler, Dr. Paddy Griffith, Sean McKnight & Gary Sheffield

World At War 1939-1945: An Illustrated History of the Second World War by Michael C. Tagg, Colin McIntyre, Dr. Duncan Anderson, Dr. Stephen Badsey, David Chandler, Dr. Paddy Griffith, Sean McKnight & Gary Sheffield lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Colour Library Books, 1991, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs;

From the cover: "No event has marked the history of mankind as dramatically as did the Second World War. Developing from an initially European struggle, the war eventually raged across sixty percent of the planet and involved the armies, navies and air forces of most of its nations. By its close at least fifty-four million people lay dead — civilian men, women and children included — and the lives of incalculable millions more had been affected.

This selection of over fifty representative land, sea and air battles has been compiled by a team of historians and provides a wealth of information that will be of immense interest to anyone fascinated by modern history. Fully illustrated with magnificent photographs and detailed maps, The World at War examines the major engagements that decided the outcome of the Second World War. From Russian steppes, Asian jungles and African deserts to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the Mediterranean islands and Western Europe, the course and the strategies of the battles on land, at sea and in the c!; are presented in a series of fascinating accounts that make absorbing reading."

Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper with an untidy, but closed, 2" tear to the foot of the rear panel. Text complete, clean and tight.

Pictorial boards. 528 pages. Bibliography. 11" x 9½".

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