false 292759 1 0 994316 0743207696 9780743207690 11 <![CDATA[Rosie]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180063010m/994316.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180063010s/994316.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/994316.Rosie 3.48 27 292759 3.66 193 42 2005 1361115 0743478460 9780743478465 1 <![CDATA[Only Dad]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182991155m/1361115.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182991155s/1361115.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1361115.Only_Dad 3.45 22 According to their friends, Tom and Pippa Drummond have the perfect existence -- an enviable lifestyle, a happy marriage, and a great kid in Tally.

A rare summer holiday is planned - an idyllic retreat in the Italian hills. Tom takes time off from running his restaurant, Pippa leaves her herb garden in the charge of a dotty neighbour and Tally takes a break from the two men in her life.

Tuscany is everything they hoped it would be - cicadas in the trees, the scent of sage and citrus and suppers under the stars. But their joy is short-lived. Overnight their lives, their circumstances, their very identities are altered, and life will never be the same again.

]]> 292759 3.66 193 42 2001 871285 0743430115 9780743430111 5 <![CDATA[Love and Dr. Devon]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179075409m/871285.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179075409s/871285.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/871285.Love_and_Dr_Devon 3.39 18
</div>]]> 292759 3.66 193 42 2006 894137 0743478452 9780743478458 2 <![CDATA[The Last Lighthouse Keeper]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179256800m/894137.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179256800s/894137.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/894137.The_Last_Lighthouse_Keeper 3.38 16 The fictional Cornish world of Pencurnow Cove seems at first sight to be the forecast's literary equivalent: the kind of village where the landmarks (pub and post office) are populated by obligingly eccentric locals; where Loaded and FHM are sold under the counter, as overly racy; and where borderline criminals are easily identified by hints of foreignness ("Len Gryler looked as if he was of Italian ancestry") or a loud London accent ("Bladdy hell, woman"). It's the kind of world only Enid Blyton ever lived in. But Titchmarsh's nostalgic Cornwall is no life-enhancing, organic community: it serves primarily as a retreat for battered victims of the real world. Will Elliott has spent the last six years in Prince Albert Rock Lighthouse, failing to grieve for his pregnant wife, killed in a hit-and-run; Amy Finn is a one-time Ballet Rambert ballerina, felled by a knee injury and plagued by her ex-lover and dance partner. When the lighthouse closes, Will buys a motor launch and attempts to build a new life; his attraction to Amy threatens to make him face his grief. Titchmarsh seems unsure what to make of the dilemmas facing the inhabitants of Pencurnow Cove. Though mourning the passing of the lighthouses, he appears to embrace the possibilities of the new world. Following his more upbeat bestseller Mr MacGregor, The Last Lighthouse Keeper is a gentle, well-written tale, whose picturesque setting will no doubt appeal to the tourist in us all--but in the sudden, deeply-felt sufferings of its hero, there's a glimpse of something much tougher. --Alan Stewart

]]> 292759 3.66 193 42 1999 1361106 0340765429 9780340765425 1 <![CDATA[Trowel and Error]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182991122m/1361106.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182991122s/1361106.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1361106.Trowel_and_Error 3.92 12 292759 3.66 193 42 2002 1361129 0671015842 9780671015848 0 <![CDATA[Mr. MacGregor]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182991183m/1361129.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182991183s/1361129.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1361129.Mr_MacGregor 3.90 10 292759 3.66 193 42 1999 1793596 0340831189 9780340831182 3 <![CDATA[Nobbut a Lad]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1188427288m/1793596.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1188427288s/1793596.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1793596.Nobbut_a_Lad 4.11 9 292759 3.66 193 42 2006 994317 0563521627 9780563521624 0 <![CDATA[British Isles: A Natural History]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180063023m/994317.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180063023s/994317.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/994317.British_Isles_A_Natural_History 4.86 7 British Isles: A Natural History takes the reader on a journey through time, from the explosive birth of the islands to the rich and varied landscape of today. It chronicles the evolution of this unique land, exploring everything from geology and geography to flora and fauna. The story begins 3 billion years ago, when primeval forces created the foundations of the islands, and ends in the modern era, with the landscape utterly transformed by human activity. Along the way, we encounter gigantic ice sheets, ancient forests, early human settlers, and an astonishing variety of plants and animals. At the start of the 21st century, as we look to the future, the author investigates the many fresh challenges and responsibilities Britons face if they are to live in harmony with nature.</div>]]> 292759 3.66 193 42 2005 994319 0743478487 9780743478489 3 <![CDATA[Animal Instincts]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180063025m/994319.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1180063025s/994319.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/994319.Animal_Instincts 3.00 11 When Kit Lavery's father dies, he is forced to return home after a ten-year stint in Australia to sort out his affairs. A well known conservationist and champion of wildlife, Rupert Lavery has left behind a nature reserve in Devon, staffed by two very determined women: Elizabeth Punch and Jess Wetherby, both of whom are committed to keeping his work alive.

As if these two women weren't enough of a match for him, Kit falls under the spell of the stunningly beautiful Jinty O'Hare, niece of the local Master of Foxhounds.

All he wants to do is sell his father's estate quickly and get back to Australia...or so he thinks.

When a buyer is found for the estate, Kit is torn. Will he stay or will he go? Perhaps Wilson the Gloucester Old Spot pig has the answers. In moments of stress and high anxiety, she seems to be the only one who will listen to the outpourings of a bewildered Kit Lavery...

]]> 292759 3.66 193 42 2000 1176771 056353740X 9780563537403 1 <![CDATA[How to Be a Gardener: Back to Basics (Book One)]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181661442m/1176771.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181661442s/1176771.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1176771.How_to_Be_a_Gardener_Back_to_Basics 4.00 6 How to be a Gardener, Alan Titchmarsh draws on his vast knowledge and passion for gardening, and his many years of experience, to give you a comprehensive guide that explores every aspect of your garden and how it works. Alan starts with the basics, covering the absolute essentials that every gardener needs to know. He includes information on how plants work and what they need to flourish-as well as advice on where to begin if you're a first-time gardener. Step-by-step techniques cover everything from sowing seeds and arranging plants in a border, to laying a lawn and pruning. Alan also gives detailed advice on weeds, pests and diseases-with detailed photos to help you spot the problems you are likely to encounter. With his down-to-earth approach and ability to keep things simple, Alan will guide you every step of the way.
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