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Last days to order to ensure delivery for Christmas Day!
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It's not too late to order the perfect Christmas gift.
If you are looking for a last minute gift to give to friends or family, or want to treat yourself to a good book over the holiday look on our website or call the team (01584 877456).
RIP Susy Baws, wife of Tony and illustrator of his book, Fishing with Harry
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Tony was married to artist and illustrator Suzie Baws, and they lived in Leigh-on-Sea. We were saddened to hear of Suzie's recent death, and look back with fond memories on his writing about her in his book, Fishing with Harry.
Eat your Weeds - A brilliant gift for creative cooks!
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This is more than just a recipe book, more than a foraging book. Julie Bruton-Seal, professional herbalist and, with Matthew Seal, a best-selling author have both shared their expertise in Eat your Weeds! to give us the fascinating background to these overlooked wild plants, their historic use, the medicinal benefits today and their culinary delights.
Author of ‘Wild Enthusiasm’, Steve Wright, talk for the Manx Celtic Congress.
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SAVE THE DATE: 3rd February 2024 : Manx wildlife filming and natural curiosities, by the author of ‘Wild Enthusiasm’, Steve Wright.
Steve will share his knowledge on nature photography and filming based on his experience when travelling to see wildlife across the UK, and documenting his journey forming the basis of his book, Wild Enthusiasm.
The Anatomy of a racehorses heart is one of many of Ashforth's Curiosities in his brilliant book
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Does anatomy matter? In horseracing it seems it does... David Ashforth explores the question that is on many trainers minds... what makes a thoroughbred horse win.