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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Forget-Me-Not Memorable recollections in prose, poetry and picture Collated by Angie Cox Including contributions from: Sir Cliff Richard, Michael Eavis, Deborah Meadon, Bel Mooney, Jane Fallon, Alice Temperley and many others. Forget-Me-Not is a charity book and all profits from its sale will be given to Alzheimer's Research UK to help them develop ways of managing or even eradicating Alzheimer's Disease. It is a collection of stories, poems, illustrations and drawings donated by a diverse range of people portraying, in their own way, a significant memory from their life. More famous contributors include: Sir Cliff Richard recalling a memory of his mother when she fails to recognise him dressed as Heathcliff. Michael Eavis CBE, founder of the Glastonbury Festival, who gives a wonderful anecdote about a chance encounter with the local baker that led to the start of this now legendary world-famous event. Deborah Meaden, from Dragon's Den, explains her lifelong love of horses and how it influenced her attitude to business. Bel Mooney, the Daily Mail columnist, tells a traumatic tale from her childhood when her brother tries to give her away to travellers. Jane Fallon, the bestselling author, writes a simple yet poignant tale of spending time with her father. Alice Temperley, the fashion designer, recalls growing up in rural Somerset on her father's cider farm. Real stories from real people that will touch your heart as you are taken through a remarkable collection of anecdotes and visual interpretations, including tales of the 1948 Olympics, the Queen in Bermuda, a 1931 rural wedding and a hilarious story of a single mum looking after two mischievous boys. Visual memories include a picnic scene on the top of Ham Hill in Somerset and a unique view of the Glastonbury Festival. Angie Cox was inspired to create this book by her family's heart-breaking experiences of coming to terms with her mother-in-law Nina slowly being lost to them due to the effects of Alzheimer's Disease. Features Summary With profits from its sale going to Alzheimer's Research UK, Forget-Me-Not is a collection of stories, poems, illustrations and drawings donated by a diverse range of people portraying... Author Angie Cox Publisher Berkshire Academic Press Release date 20120930 Pages 108 ISBN 1-907784-16-0 ISBN 13 978-1-907784-16-3

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Greenvoe, the tight-knit community on the Orcadian island of Hellya, has existed unchanged for generations, but Operation Black Star requires the island for unspecified purposes and threatens the islanders' way of life. A whole host of characters - The Skarf, failed fishermen and Marxist historian; Ivan Westray, boatman and dallier; pious creeler Samuel Whaness; drunken fishermen Bert Kerston; earth-mother Alice Voar, and meths-drinker Timmy Folster - are vividly brought to life in this sparkling mixture of prose and poetry. In the end Operation Black Star fails, but not before it has ruined the island; but the book ends on a note of hope as the islanders return to celebrate the ritual rebirth of Hellya. Features Summary Greenvoe, the tight-knit community on the Orcadian island of Hellya, has existed unchanged for generations, but Operation Black Star requires the island for unspecified purposes and threatens the islanders' way of life... Author George Mackay Brown (Author), Ali Smith (Introduction by) Publisher Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited Release date 20190606 Pages 256 ISBN 1-84697-505-0 ISBN 13 978-1-84697-505-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This CGP Complete Revision & Practice book is a superb all-in-one guide to success in Grade 9-1 GCSE English Language and English Literature! It's packed with clear study notes and examples that explain every reading and writing skill (including in-depth advice on spelling, punctuation and grammar), plus detailed sections covering prose, drama and poetry. There's a huge range of practice on offer in each section, including warm-up questions and exam-style questions for every topic. The book is rounded off with a full set of Language and Literature practice exams for students to try for themselves - ideal for final preparation ahead of the real tests. A free Online Edition is also included - just use the unique code printed in the book to access it on your PC, Mac or tablet. Features Summary Grade 9-1 GCSE English Language and Literature Complete Revision & Practice (with Online Edn) Author CGP Books (Author), CGP Books (Editor) Publisher Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP) Release date 20160308 Pages 220 ISBN 1-78294-368-4 ISBN 13 978-1-78294-368-6