LITTLE BOOK OF SHEFFIELD
Author: MEZE. PUBLISHING
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Published: 2020
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ISBN-13: 9781910863763
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Author: MEZE. PUBLISHING
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Published: 2020
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ISBN-13: 9781910863763
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Maurice Fells
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2018-11-09
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 0750990252
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDid you know? The town of Wincanton is twinned with a place that does not exist. William Gibbs of Tyntesfield House made his fortune by importing bird droppings from Peru. A song by 'Scrumpy and Western' singer Adge Cutler was banned by the BBC for being too raunchy. Nine villages in Somerset are known as the 'Thankful Villages'. From seaside to countryside and villages to towns, Somerset is a county where it's difficult to separate history and mystery. This fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and trivia reveals all sorts of answers to questions you might have wondered about – and some you didn't. The facts, stats and anecdotes will surprise even those familiar with this beautiful and historic county.
Author: Gary Sheffield
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Published: 2008-04
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0307352234
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis above-average sports memoir is peppered with engaging on-the-field anecdotes, forays inside the competitive mind of a world-class athlete, and thoughtfully presented glimpses of the harsh, often uncaring world of big-time sports.
Author: Margaret Drabble
Publisher: Reading the City
Published: 2019-10-24
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781912697137
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Geoffrey Howse
Publisher: History Press
Published: 2014-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780752493336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Little Book of Sheffield
Author: Geoffrey Howse
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2010-12-26
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 0752462679
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Little Book of Yorkshire is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. The county's most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters, royal connections and literally hundreds of wacky facts about Yorkshire's landscape, cities, towns and villages (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia), come together to make it essential reading for visitors and locals alike. Soak up the vast array of quirky tales from the regal Richmond of John of Gaunt to the sporting Barnsley of Dickie Bird. A handy little book for residents and visitors alike.
Author: Stephen B. M. Beck
Publisher: Stephen Beck
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 1899402012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Joanne Harris
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2014-03-13
Total Pages: 270
ISBN-13: 1448170079
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTry me . . . test me . . . taste me . . . Joanne Harris’s Chocolat trilogy has tantalized readers with its sensuous descriptions of chocolate since it was first published. Now, to celebrate the much-loved story of Vianne Rocher’s deliciously decadent chocolaterie, Joanne Harris and Fran Warde have created the ultimate book of chocolate lore and recipes from around the world, bringing a touch of magic to your kitchen.
Author: Heidi Woodward Sheffield
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2020-05-05
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 0525517316
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWinner of the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award! A striking debut celebrating the warm bond between a little boy and his dad as they work hard to achieve their dreams Papi is a bricklayer, and he works hard every day to help build the city, brick by brick. His son, Luis, works hard too--in school, book by book. Papi climbs scaffolds, makes mortar, and shovels sand. Luis climbs on the playground and molds clay into tiny bricks to make buildings, just like Papi. Together, they dream big about their future as they work to make those dreams come true. And then one Saturday, Papi surprises Luis with something special he's built for their family, brick by brick.
Author: Jack Sheffield
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2009-05-27
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 1409082369
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt's 1977 and Jack Sheffield is appointed headmaster of a small village primary school in North Yorkshire. So begins Jack's eventful journey through the school year and his attempts to overcome the many problems that face him as a young and inexperienced headmaster. The many colourful chapters include Ruby the 20 stone caretaker with an acute spelling problem, a secretary who worships Margaret Thatcher, a villager who grows giant carrots, a barmaid/parent who requests sex lessons, and a five-year-old boy whose language is colourful in the extreme. And then there's also beautiful, bright Beth Henderson, who is irresistibly attractive to the young headmaster... Warm, funny and nostalgic, Teacher, Teacher is a delightful read that is guaranteed to make you feel better, whatever kind of day you've had.