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Merlin Unwin Books - Christmas Open Hours & Last Dates for Post

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Merlin Unwin Books - Christmas Open Hours & Last Dates for Post

Christmas shopping made easy. We have a range of titles that make excellent gifts for all ages and outdoor interests. Don't wait to place your order, browse online or speak to our friendly team on 01584 877456.We have little gift books that make perfect stocking fillers, books for all the family to read over the Christmas break, or large coffee table books that will impress the lucky recipient on Christmas day.  LAST ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERIES: Order by 18th December for 2nd Class Royal Mail (by 10am)Order by 20th December for 1st Class Royal Mail (by 10am) If your order is over 1.5kg (that's about 2-3...

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One reputable breeders mission: No one should buy from puppy farms.

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One reputable breeders mission: No one should buy from puppy farms.
Fiona Baird is a dog breeder, trainer and author of 'Training Your Puppy'. She talks to Vanity Fur Magazine in their December issue about what to look for, and what questions to ask when buying a puppy. 

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Venison - The Game Larder Recipe (Shanks with baby beets and chestnuts)

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Venison - The Game Larder Recipe (Shanks with baby beets and chestnuts)

Venison shanks with baby beets and chestnuts. A great Christmas recipe from the new edition of Venison - The Game Larder by Jose Souto, out now. 

The shank of any animal has lots of flavour since it is a muscle that works hard
and contains a lot of sinew which always gives good flavour and substance to
any sauce you are cooking. Slow cooked, shank meat will nearly fall off the bone
and be a delicious winter warmer.

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To Everything a Season was reviewed in Country Life by John Lewis- Stempel

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To Everything a Season was reviewed in Country Life by John Lewis- Stempel

Charles Moseley’s jottings, reflections and observations on his 60 years inhabiting the fenland village of Reach belong to an earlier, perhaps more authentic genre: the countryside book, written by the seasoned insider.

Nothing of waterland life, social or natural, escapes his harrier’s eye or honed pen, weather it is the pitiless winds (‘Fen Blows’), maypoles, the paying of rent on quarter days (as still happened, anciently, on his arrival).

Big Agriculture has left its chemical mark on Reach...but the author has planted oaks, and this book. There was not a page I did not enjoy.

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Alex Schwab's new book 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘯 out NOW!

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Alex Schwab's new book 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘯 out NOW!
Alex Schwab's new book 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘯 is published today and available to buy. In it he evaluates an important question - do fish feel pain? 
His book scrutinizes previous scientific research that has swayed public opinion that fish can feel pain. Alex draws on new research, philosophy and ethics to make a strong counter argument.

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