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  Lunch to Go

  Small Ryland Peters &

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  Wave goodbye to boring shop-bought sandwiches and embrace the art of the lunchbox. Adults and kids alike will enjoy these imaginative homemade lunches created with care – the healthier, tastier and cheaper option.
  The lunch hour is one that can be the biggest highlight or disappointment of any day. A shop-bought meal purchased in haste is so often a bland specimen, shovelled down without a second thought to health or bank balance. Yet, food-savvy members of the public are now more conscious than ever about what they are putting into their bodies. Nutritious and delicious dinners are big business – and why stop at dinner, after all, around a third of meals eaten are inevitably lunches at work or school. Hungry souls are now after something better come breaktime and are willing to spend a little longer on something that tastes good and does good. The new supercharged lunchbox can be so much more than the wafer-thin ham sandwich and packet of crisps from yesteryear. Instead, Lunch to Go will teach how to create a thing of delight, a balanced individually portioned meal that will be the envy of colleagues. Don't cheat yourself, instead treat yourself to a beautifully crafted lunchbox.

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  The Bird Study Book

  Thomas Gilbert Pearson

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  Do you enjoy birdwatching? Would you like to learn a little more about the early conservations efforts to protect wild birds? In the Preface to The Bird Study Book, Pearson tells us “This book was written for the consideration of that ever-increasing class of Americans who are interested in acquiring a greater familiarity with the habits and activities of wild birds. Attention is also given to the relation of birds to mankind and the effect of civilisation on the bird-life of the country. ” An avid ornithologist, T. Gilbert Pearson (1873-1943) was a co-founder in 1905 of the National Association of Audubon Societies of which he was first secretary and then president for many years. He was also a pioneer of the conservation movement in the United States, international bird protection and broad nature education for school-aged children. (Audubon Magazine. 42: 370–371. Nov-Dec 1943)

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  Goblinproofing One's Chicken...

  Reginald Bakeley

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  Help is on the way! In the tradition of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl, Goblinproofing One’s Chicken Coop shows how to banish those pesky dark Fairy creatures who are ready to thwart every last pleasure, be it gardening, country hikes, or even getting a good night’s sleep.In this charming guide, "fairy hunter" Reginald Bakeley offers practical instructions  to clear your home and garden of these unsettling inhabitants, and banish them from your chicken coop and kitchen cupboard forever!In Goblinproofing One’s Chicken Coop readers will discover:Why a bustle in one’s hedgerow may be cause for alarmWhy a garden fumigator may come in handy on evenings at the pubWhy a toy merchant, a butcher, and a Freemason are among your best allies in the fight against the feyGoblinproofing One's Chicken Coop is the only complete manual on how to identify, track, defend, and destroy those bothersome brownies, goblins, dwarves, scheming flowerfairies, and other nasty members of the fairy realm.

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  The Secret Lives of Garden Bees

  Jean Vernon

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  A friendly, accessible guide into the weird, but wonderful world of bees in the gardens of the UK. 
   
  From the common or garden bumblebees that nest in bird boxes, compost heaps, and old mouse holes making “Winnie the Pooh” style honey pots to feed their babes; to the quirky wool carder bee, a solitary bee that combs the fluff from garden plants to line her brood cells; and the amazing leaf cutter bee that carves chunks out of plant foliage to seal its egg chambers . . . 
   
  This book will reveal the secrets and fascinating lives of the bees that live and breed in your garden, from buzz pollination, to the bee robbers that cheat the plants and steal nectar by stealth. 
   
  With a chapter per season to explore what you are likely to see in your garden, great plants to grow to help them, plus other fascinating information on these secretive creatures, this book is designed to bring alive the world of garden before your very eyes. 
   
  “The colorful narrative radiates the authors love for bees and is punctuated with heaps of beautiful photographs. Easily read from cover to cover or dipped in to when in need of bee identification.” —Sunday Express (UK)

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  The Scourge of Vinyl Car Seats

  John McPherson

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  No one walks away from a Close to Home cartoon unscathed. John McPherson's lumpy characters and bizarre situations are tailor-made for gut-splitting laughs. And then there are the cartoons that leave readers shaking their heads, sputtering, "Oh my gosh" as a guilty smile passes across their faces. The Scourge of Vinyl Car Seats delivers what fans expect from McPherson: jokes about everything from parenting to dating to car repairs. McPherson takes his readers on a journey that's very Close to Home.

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  PREPPER’S LONG-TERM SURVIVAL...

  Scarlett Morrison

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  In an ever-changing world marked by unpredictability, the need for preparedness has never been more evident. "Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide: Navigating Challenges and Thriving in Uncertain Times" is an essential handbook that equips you with the skills and mindset needed to not only survive but thrive during extended periods of uncertainty. 
  Inside this book, you will discover:Strategic Planning: Learn how to create a comprehensive long-term survival plan tailored to your individual circumstances.Resource Management: Explore efficient ways to manage and conserve essential resources such as food, water, and energy.Self-Sufficiency: Discover techniques for cultivating your own food, generating power, and becoming less reliant on external systems.Emergency Medical Skills: Acquire basic medical knowledge to address injuries and illnesses when professional medical care may not be available.Psychological Resilience: Understand the psychological challenges that come with long-term survival scenarios and develop strategies to maintain mental well-being.Community Building: Learn the importance of building and fostering a resilient community for mutual support and shared resources.Homesteading and Sustainable Living: Gain insights into the principles of homesteading and sustainable practices that can enhance your self-sufficiency. 
  "Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide" transcends short-term emergency preparedness, offering a roadmap for sustained self-reliance and adaptability in the face of extended challenges. 
  Embrace the power of preparation and equip yourself with the knowledge to create a secure and resilient future for you and your loved ones. 
   

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