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Ernest Shearman: Ecclesiastical Architect – Diana Beckett

Author: Diana Beckett
Release Date:  October 2021
Format: Paperback 
ISBN: 978-1-914083-21-1
RRP: £15.99 


“Ernest Shearman was one of the best exponents of creating monumental spaces out of simple materials.” English Heritage.

Architect of six early twentieth century London churches, Ernest Shearman’s distinctive and personal design reflects both the Gothic Revival and Arts and Crafts movements, although his main influence was the simple red brick mendicant Gothic churches of northern Italy. His Winchester house was the background to the writer’s life for sixty years.

In this book, the author follows his career as an articled clerk to eminent architect, Charles Barry Jr., studying under two icons of the late nineteenth century, George Edmund Street and Norman Shaw, through to his travels in Italy: all of which culminated in his austere yet majestic churches that stand proud today as beacons in their neighbourhoods.

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If only he’d told her – Katherine Markland

Author: Katherine Markland
Release Date:  Aug 2021
Format: Paperback 
ISBN: 978-1914083-1-98
RRP: £9.99

If only he’d told her is the story of Emma, who at the age of 32, loses her boyfriend to cancer. Their relationship before his death, though, was difficult, and Emma is left with one important unanswered question – did he really love her?

Beginning at the funeral, the story moves forwards in time as she comes to terms with her loss, and backwards in time as she untangles a complex relationship overshadowed by a terminal illness. Tested to breaking point, they demonstrate the courage and kindness they have for each other, but also the courage and kindness that they both need. Finally, recognizing a tenderness in him, she finds the strength she needs to move forward.

This is a story of the strength and tenderness in us all, but the need for strength and tenderness too.

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TURKEY’S MIDDLE-DEMOCRACY ISSUES and HOW TO SOLVE THEM: Judiciary, Accountability and Fair Representation

Author: Av. Mehmet Gün
Release Date:  April 2020
Format: Paperback 
ISBN: 978-1-913071-55-4
RRP: £29.99 

The purpose of this book is to identify Turkey’s fundamental problems, to demonstrate the root causes and to propose suggestions, thereby plotting a simple road map to democracy. Its aim is to be the most comprehensive of all the works created to date on the democratisation of our nation. This is a first edition English edition.

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History of a Farming Family – Peter Phillips

Author: Peter Phillips
Release Date: Oct 2018
Format: Paperback
ISBN:9781912014255

This book tells something of the life and daily happenings of a farming family living in Bentham, North Yorkshire in the first half of the 20th century. It was written in diary form by Francis Hesleton and his son William who farmed at Beck Grange, Mewith, and covers the period from 1890 to 1946.
Farming has never been an easy occupation and before mechanisation it was a lot harder than we could now imagine. The horse was invaluable, not only as a worker to till the soil or to pull a cartful of supplies from Bentham or Ingleton back to the farm, but also as a companion for the farmer in what was often a solitary existence. The weather always played a large part in the proceedings and winters were a lot more severe than we experience today.
The diaries documented every local farm sale, recorded local births, marriages and deaths, and kept records of expenditure for supplies of coal, feedstuffs, livestock and machinery. There is no flowery language, just blunt comments every day. As an ‘offcumden’ I would say they were real Yorkshiremen!

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Success with Agapanthus – Steven and Colin Hickman

Author: Steven and Colin Hickman
Release Date: 31st May 2018
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781-912014-05-7

It is certainly easy to see why so many people love Agapanthus, with their graceful architectural form and bold beautiful flowers, they make the most glorious sight in any garden or container. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of confusion and uncertainty regarding how to grow Agapanthus. The sheer range of varieties available adds yet another layer of doubt in the minds of would-be Agapanthus growers.

Agapanthus specialists Steven and his son Colin Hickman of Holland Plant Centre have created this user-friendly guide to Agapanthus which not only includes Agapanthus growing and propagation, but gives useful ideas and inspiration for using Agapanthus in the garden. A beneficial directory of 40 of what we feel are the best varieties is also included, to make selecting your Agapanthus far easier.

For an instant fix, flick to the back of the book for a list of our top 40 frequently asked questions.

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