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The countryside, country life

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The countryside, country life

Paperback. The atmospheric West Country landscape lends itself perfectly to dramatic tales of eerie hauntings and ghostly happenings, daring smugglers and dashing highwaymen, and many have heard of - or might even have seen - the modern-day legend that is the Beast of Exmoor. This title collects these local myths and legends. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 x 8pp colour pics. BIC Classification: 1DBKEW; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552163316
ISBN
9780552163316
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Hardcover. Jack Sheehan was one of eleven children born into an impoverished farming family on the Sheep's Head peninsula in southwest Ireland. Growing up in hungry times, he stayed on the farm all his eighty-three years. This book is illustrated with maps and photographs of early documents relating to his farm's history. Illustrator(s): Watson, Ciaran; Gralton, Danny. Num Pages: 244 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; BG; TV; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 936.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Atrium Cork
Number of pages
244
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955226113
ISBN
9780955226113
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 39.00
€ 36.30

Paperback. A celebration of the English countryside that focuses on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the rest of the world. It also presents an eclectic variety of personal icons, from pub signs to seaside piers, from cattle grids to canal boats, and from village cricket to nimbies. Num Pages: 368 pages, B&W illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: WND; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784161965
ISBN
9781784161965
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. An account of the author's Spanish years that tells us about the house that captured her heart, the neighbours that became friends, and those that didn't, the hills and wildlife that enchanted her, the building work that nearly broke her and, crucially, the dog that found her, and changed every single one of her best laid plans. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DSEB; BM; WND; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Ebury Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091914479
ISBN
9780091914479
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.02

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canada
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781927051498
ISBN
9781927051498
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.84

Paperback. Illustrated with 24 beautiful sketches by Jacqueline Sinclair, Bobbi's dry and witty way with words cannot fail to amuse and endear you. If you are a farmer's wife, you will find this an unputdownable must read that you will want to share with all your friends. Illustrator(s): Sinclair, Jacqueline. Num Pages: 332 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BJ; KNAC; VFV; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 234 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishers International
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910456279
ISBN
9781910456279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.43

Paperback. In this passionate and poetic appreciation of the Great Wood of Caledon, Jim Crumley thoughtfully explores the past myths, present remnants and future prospects of the historic native forest of Highland Scotland. Num Pages: 208 pages, 16pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WND; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 188. The Ancient Forest of Caledon. 208 pages, 16pp colour plates. In this passionate and poetic appreciation of the Great Wood of Caledon, Jim Crumley thoughtfully explores the past myths, present remnants and future prospects of the historic native forest of Highland Scotland. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; WND; WNP. Dimension: 197 x 131 x 15. Weight: 188.
Publisher
Birlinn Ltd
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841589732
ISBN
9781841589732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, colour photographs and line illustrations. BIC Classification: WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Whittet Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781873580967
ISBN
9781873580967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. This anthology of poetry which celebrates fields, compiled by Common Ground, forms part of Common Groundas campaign to encourage greater awareness and celebration of the field a commonplace but much undervalued part of our countryside which demonstrates the relationship between nature and culture over thousands of years. Editor(s): King, Angela; Clifford, Susan. Series: Trees, Rivers and Fields. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DCQ; RNA; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
Green Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870098731
ISBN
9781870098731
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. From keeping chickens to raising vegetables, the allure of farm life is permeating popular culture. This visual guide to the parts and pieces of rural living dissects everything from tractors, pigs, and sheep to fences, hay bales, crop rotation patterns, and tools. It includes instructions for everything from making cheese to spinning wool. Num Pages: 224 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: TV; VSZ; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 650.
Publisher
Workman Publishing United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781603429818
ISBN
9781603429818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.54

Paperback. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445651484
ISBN
9781445651484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.75

hardcover. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; TV; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 276 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1048. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; TV; WND. Dimension: 250 x 276 x 19. Weight: 1040.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Dovecote Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904349877
ISBN
9781904349877
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.31

Hardcover. Aquirky, charming and surprising collection from the pages of Country Lifemagazine Series: Country Life. Num Pages: 256 pages, B-w illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WJ; WK; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Simon & Schuster UK
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857203601
ISBN
9780857203601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 9.47

Hardcover. Britain's many traditions have been one of its greatest attractions; some are extremely famous, but other more weird and wonderful customs are not so well-known and these are often the most fascinating, intriguing and amusing. Organised by month, this book describes nearly 100 customs from all over the UK and explains their history and purpose. Num Pages: 224 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; JHBT; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514. 8vo.Some minor wear otherwise a good copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
David & Charles
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
UK ed.
SKU
KEX0264090
ISBN
9780715326589
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Cows and Catastrophes includes tales of the author's 40 years of farming on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, where he has lived and worked for all his life. Including 32 specially commissioned illustrations by Rory Walker, this book will bring a wry smile to the faces of other farmers who will recognise situations that they too have been in. Illustrator(s): Walker, Rory. Num Pages: 184 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; BM; HBTB; KNAC; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 14. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishers International
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910456484
ISBN
9781910456484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.30

Hardback. In 2001, Adam Henson was chosen from 3,500 applicants to become a presenter on Countryfile. Adam's agricultural knowledge and open manner soon made him a popular figure and in 2009, he began to present a weekly report from his own farm in the Cotswolds. This is an account of the drama, emotion and sheer hard work that is life on Adam's Farm. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BG; TV; WND; WNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 586.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849900706
ISBN
9781849900706
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.02

Paperback. A follow-up to "Country Wisdom and Know-How", this book provides 373 hints, tips, and activities for living the simpler life all year round, and information on weather, gardening and cooking by season, holidays, frost dates, moon phases, and more. It is divided into the four seasons of the year and then organized into 373 individual tips. Editor(s): Koh, Becky. Num Pages: 316 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: WBA; WKH; WM; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 362. 373 Tips, Hints, Crafts, Recipes, Home Improvements, and Homemade Remedies for Living the Simple Life All Year Round. 288 pages, b&w illustrations. Editor(s): Koh, Becky. A follow-up to "Country Wisdom and Know-How", this book provides 373 hints, tips, and activities for living the simpler life all year round, and information on weather, gardening and cooking by season, holidays, frost dates, moon phases, and more. It is divided into the four seasons of the year and then organized into 373 individual tips. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WBA; WKH; WM; WND. Dimension: 207 x 141 x 22. Weight: 362.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781579127749
ISBN
9781579127749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.94

paperback. Alice Taylor takes her readers along the byways of Ireland and into the heart of the country. In stories by turn comic and poignant, she explores the character of family and friends, testing the bonds of concern and kindness which hold people together. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BM; HBTB; VFV; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 196 x 17. Weight in Grams: 228.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
BRANDON PUBLISHING
Condition
New
SKU
9781847178749
ISBN
9781847178749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 11.87

Paperback. Series: Dog Expert. Num Pages: 128 pages, 85 colour. BIC Classification: WND; WNGD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 166 x 16. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
The Pet Book Publishing Company Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906305857
ISBN
9781906305857
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.69

paperback. In 2001 the author moved to Claxton, a small village in Norfolk. In a series of daily writings spanning the course of a year he explores his relationship to the landscape he lives in, to nature and to all the living things around him. This book is a celebration of the wonder that lies in our everyday experience. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; WNC; WND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 212.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Vintage
Condition
New
SKU
9780099593478
ISBN
9780099593478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.01

Paperback. Bestselling author of Spilling the Beans, takes her personal journey around the different regions of England Num Pages: 432 pages, 1 x 8pp colour section. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444729115
ISBN
9781444729115
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 BLACK AND WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFZ; RNKH; WNCF; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 20. Weight in Grams: 174.
Publisher
Canbury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780993040757
ISBN
9780993040757
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.02

Paperback. Sir John Lister-Kaye encourages us to look in close detail at the nature around us Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 22. Weight in Grams: 226. A Walk in the Wild. 320 pages. Sir John Lister-Kaye encourages us to look in close detail at the nature around us. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WND. Dimension: 197 x 126 x 22. Weight: 226.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847674050
ISBN
9781847674050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.48

Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Tunnicliffe, C. F.; Penwill, Roger. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations and diagrams. BIC Classification: WND; WSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 168 x 30. Weight in Grams: 712.
Publisher
Merlin Unwin Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906122119
ISBN
9781906122119
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.17

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