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Maggie Aderin’s destiny was always written in the stars. From the age of three, inspired by The Clangers, her dream was to go into space. Throughout a chaotic childhood, ricocheting between divorced parents and acrimonious custody battles, she attended thirteen schools in fourteen years – but while her environment regularly changed, her fascination with the Universe did not. It became enmeshed in her desire to succeed as a scientist even when her school careers advice was to become a nurse. ‘Starchild’ is Maggie’s emotionally honest and revealing memoir, telling a story of education and prejudice, adversity and ambition, motherhood and the moon – all recounted in her characteristically warm and relatable style.
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Do you know a grubber from a yorker? Can you identify the golden rules of slip and outfield catching? How does a batter recover from the dreaded royal duck? And where on earth do players find room for all those teas? In this book, cricket legend and TMS commentator Ebony Rainford-Brent takes you on a whirlwind tour of the greatest game in the world.
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A beautiful compendium of creative flower combinations, ‘The Flower Thesaurus’ is your one-stop source of planting ideas and inspiration. Chapter by chapter, you’ll find a collection of colourful plant choices that are suitable wherever you garden, and whatever the size of your outdoor space.
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‘It was the first time I’d ever signed ‘Mummy’, and it was a goodbye letter.’ ‘I feel so honoured to have carried you both for nine months and delivered you safely into the arms of your parents.’ ‘I knew I had to be in that little girl’s life. The next time I got out, I never used drugs again.’ ‘As a refugee, I say to my daughter, ‘You have been born in a safe place. Never take that for granted.” After having her first child, Stacey Dooley had a new understanding of what family means – but not everyone’s experience of motherhood is the same. In ‘Dear Minnie’, Stacey brings her trademark empathy and investigative skill to an entirely new ‘frontline’, exploring the varied perspectives of mothers of all experiences.
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For 75 years, Woman’s Hour has brought us the most iconic and inspirational women from all over the world, delving into their lives and opinions, desires and lessons to others. Now, their wise words are brought to you each day in this daily guide. It gives you a memorable quote to start your day, from a woman that has made us laugh, made us think and made us act, paired a thoughtful reflection on what that quote is teaching us.
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£39.99
For over a decade, Monty Don has travelled the world, using gardens and green spaces to get under the skin of our most beloved cities and countries. Many of his destinations were well-known to him. For his latest journey, though, he explored Spain as a relative newcomer – and he kept a detailed record of his travels.Starting in Madrid and working his way north through the verdant gardens of Galicia, the Basque country and Barcelona, Monty then heads south to the rugged tropical climes of Mallorca, Alicante, Andalucia, Malaga, and Seville. It’s a chance for him to explore how Spain has evolved from the darker days after the civil war to its successful transition to democracy over fifty years ago, tracing those changes through its gardens – from the more conventional gardens created after the war to the rich and inventive approaches of contemporary designers.Accompanied by Derry Moore’s stunning photography, Spanish Gardens is a remarkabl
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The Shipping Forecast on Radio 4 has been keeping people up to date with the latest changes to British weather for a century, and capturing our hearts and imaginations along the way. Celebrating 100 years since the first broadcast, this book takes you to the heart of what the Shipping Forecast means to us as a nation. Each of the ten chapters brings you on a fascinating exploration of a different area of our British maritime history, from stormy weather up above to the seabed far below, and from fishing boats to the art, songs and poems inspired by the forecast. With illustrations and fascinating facts about each sea area, this joyous book invites you to sail away into the enchanting world of the forecast, and is the perfect companion for anyone curious about our great British skies and seas.
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‘The Flower Book’ is a daily journey through the art, science, and enchantment of flowers, in which every day of the year is paired with a flower, chosen to match the day it is in bloom.
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Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a cosy weekend gathering, this collection of 120 brand-new, delicious recipes accompanies Mary Berry’s BBC series and makes creating dinner completely foolproof! ‘Mary’s Foolproof Dinners’ features all the fuss-free recipes from the show, each beautifully photographed with helpful cooking tips and techniques. From hearty one-pot wonders to sophisticated yet straightforward dinner party showstoppers and – of course – tempting traybakes and desserts. Each recipe is meticulously crafted by Mary to make every evening a foolproof success.
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As fans of Just a Minute know, the key to the game is knowing your way around the English language: how it works, how it’s evolved, and how words connect, often in surprising ways. When it comes to the English language (and Just a Minute), Gyles Brandreth has seen it all – and now he’s ready to put you through your linguistic paces, to become a Just a Minute expert yourself. In this wildly entertaining A to Z of verbal acrobatics, Gyles takes you on a whirlwind tour of our mother tongue – from the origins of words and correct grammar and punctuation, to similes, euphemisms and record breaking tongue twisters (try getting your mouth around floccinaucinihilipification!). An idiosyncratic blend of history, word play, anecdote, and hyperbole, all in 60-second instalments, this is Gyles Brandreth at his word-perfect, Just-a-Minute best.
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The BBC is the world’s oldest and most recognised public service broadcaster, with a mission to enrich people’s lives through programming that informs, educates, and entertains. At the heart of that mission is great storytelling, and ‘The Story of’ guides use those tools to bring big subjects to life. This volume will help you see the planets around us in a whole new light.
