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Stuck for time, or lacking inspiration - why not buy a gift card!? We are on hand to help the lucky recipient choose the best book
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If you want to give the gift of a book for any special occasion, but maybe are not sure what to give, or short of time (we are all guilty of missing a loved ones birthday), why not give a gift card. They are issues in your chosen amount and can be emailed to the recipient after purchase.
Photographer Richard Barrett shares his tips on wildlife photography in his book, Wild World
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Richard has recently returned from a trip to Botswana where he was photographing leopards. His photos speak for themselves, beautifully composed, striking and artistic. You can improve your photography skills if you hope to go on a wildlife safari, are about to set off, or are a seasoned traveller - his clear advice will be of help.
Wild World - Photography tips from the field. Improve your photography with expert advice on travel, booking, locations, timing, composition and execution of the perfect shot.
Author Tony Baws has been awarded an MA in Creative Writing - Congratulations!
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Congratulations to our author Tony Baws who, at the age of 83, has been awarded the degree of Master of Arts in Creative Writing (with distinction) by Teesside University.
Autumn Books to bring joy to the reader!
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It's getting dark outside, but there is LOTS to keep you occupied at home. Enjoy a good book, or make someone's day with one of our recommended titles. Here are our top five books to inspire you!
Oddballs and anomalies make up the most delightful rogues' gallery - Ashforth's Curiosities of Horseracing
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Ashforth's Curiosities of Horseracing, by David Ashforth£20 hardback, published by Merlin Unwin Books The biggest, perhaps only, disappointment with this book is that the author himself, one of the greatest curiosities horserace writing has ever known, doesn't warrant his own chapter among the assortment of oddballs and anomalies he chronicles. David Ashforth is a reformed schoolteacher who took refuge at The Sporting Life and spent many, but too few, years flicking brilliant and barmy journalism at us while we wondered why nobody had done it like this before. Although now largely retired and white of beard, he remains a true...