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Isla and Luke: Make or Break? 4 reviews
Rhian Tracey
Bloomsbury UK, 2004
Times Educational Supplement review
Adele Geras' review in the TES, June 27, 2004 Rhian Tracey's novel is a sequel to When Isla Meets Luke Meets Isla. The two teenagers, now at sixth-form college, spend part of the summer holidays together; both they and their parents have problems to solve in the present and ghosts to lay to rest. This is a very engagingly written and honest book.
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Dirk Bogarde: Rank Outsider2 reviews
Sheridan Morley
Bloomsbury UK, 1999
This was just I was looking for years
It's often hard to find books about real actors, well I have to say also author since Dirk Bogarde was not only an effective and surprising actor, but also author of very steemed books. In this book, I could find very nice pictures taken through his whole life and also a lot of information that matched perfectly with the ones in his autobiography. A really great masterpiece not only for the ...
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These Were Our Dogs4 reviews
Libby Hall
Bloomsbury UK, 2007
A Beautiful, Meaningful Book about Our Best Friends
Libby Hall's books always move this reader. This newest book of portraits of dogs (and their people) is no exception. The author, herself a photographer, has dipped into her large collection and shared her most favorite images. The book is exquisite for so many reasons: the book itself is lovely to look at and to hold; the photographic reproduction is high quality; its choice of photos and ...
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Owen and the Mountain (Bloomsbury Paperbacks)2 reviews
Malachy Doyle, Giles Greenfield
Bloomsbury UK, 2001
Touching for child and grandpa
It was touching for our Owen to think about doing something like this with his Grandpa.
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Dazzling Stranger: Bert Jansch and the British Folk and Blues Revival2 reviews
Colin Harper
Bloomsbury UK, 2007
An essential book on the dazzling Bert Jansch
If you are into the British folk and blues scene of the early 60s, then this is the book for you. It vividly describes the burgeoning Edinburgh folk scene of the Scottish revival where Jansch developed his unique guitar style, drawing heavily upon such blues stylists as Big Bill Broonzy and Brownie McGee. London had its own burgeoning folk scene, dominated by larger than life personalities like ...
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When Isla Meets Luke Meets Isla23 reviews
Rhian Tracey
Bloomsbury UK, 2003
fantastic book
The story by it self is like a lot of other stories: a girl has to move, but she finds "love". Except what makes When Isla Meets Luke Meets Isla really brilliant, in my opinion, is the way it's written. The book alternates between Isla's and Luke's point of view. You have the situation and now you are able to understand what each think and feel, from a girl and guys side. Also, there is a ...
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Marvin Wanted More!3 reviews
Joseph Theobald
Bloomsbury UK, 2004
Very very cute
My son who is 2 1/2 years old cracked up when I read this book to him. Something that he hasn't done when it comes to books. He let out a heart felt belly laugh! And couldn't stop laughing every time he looked at the page. So I must reccomend this book to all silly toddlers who think sick lambs are funny!
The pictures are also very pretty.
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Chaucer the Cat and the Animal Pilgrims2 reviews
Patricia Borlenghi, Giles Greenfield
Bloomsbury UK, 2001
Great stories from the animal world for kids & others
A super book of stories that bring together folk tales of a variety of cultures in a setting that will delight any young reader. The illustrations bring the text alive.
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The Little King December6 reviews
Axel Hacke
Bloomsbury UK, 2004
For Adults Who Have Let Childhood Slip Through Their Fingers
I bought this book last year for myself. It's so ponderous and mysterious, and is full of truths in hiding. The character who sees King December is a dull man with a dull job, and it's never clear if the King is part of his imagination. There is a lingering sadness throughout the book, but it's so beautiful that I cry everytime I read it.
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Leiths Cookery Bible2 reviews
Prue Leith, Caroline Waldegrave
Bloomsbury UK, 2003
The Cookery Bible by Prue Leith and Caroline Waldegrove
One of my three utterly reliable cookery books. Every recipe I have used has been excellent. They have been tasty, look very well on the plate, some spectacular, and very clear instructions are given. A standard!
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The Best of Enemies: England v. Germany1 review
David Downing
Bloomsbury UK, 2000
Mullered
The Germans may have taken an undignified whipping at Munich last year when the English were just too strong for them in every department of the game and they were overwhelmed by an avalanche of goals and quality - but they do have a rather nice word for "malicious enjoyment of another's misfortune".
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Leiths Techniques Bible1 review
Susan Spaull, Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne
Bloomsbury UK, 2003
A solid foundation for those venturing into cooking
The Pru Leith cooking school is one of the more respected establishments in culinary education. This book is given to the students of their course as both a reference and tutorial text, documenting the core techniques that provide the foundation of successful cooking.
This is not a recipe book, but a book that focuses on the how's and why's of cooking, without this knowledge, having 100 ...
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Leiths Fish Bible1 review
C.J. Jackson, Caroline Waldegrave
Bloomsbury UK, 2007
The only fish cookbook you'll ever need
If you go to the UK version of Amazon you'll find all sorts of information about this book. Let's face it, when it comes to fish, the British are far more on the ball the Americans. They live on the stuff. The recipes in here are REALLY easy to do, with very clear instructions, and tasty!!! What really amazes me is that I'll find some odd kind of fish I've never heard of before for sale at the ...
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The Gossipy Parrot1 review
Shen Roddie
Bloomsbury UK, 2004
About a parrot who just can't stop chattering about others
Michael Terry provides the oversized, colorful illustrations to accompany this story by Shen Roddie of a parrot who just can't stop chattering about others. Godfrey loves passing along gossip which results in conflict - but Lion decides to teach him a lesson, and Godfrey falls into the trap he sets in this zany tale.
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Leiths Baking Bible (Leiths)1 review
Susan Spaull, Fiona Burrell
Bloomsbury UK, 2006
Leith's Baking Bible
Carries on the high standard of Leiths cookery bibles. Lots of information on techniques of baking and information on the ingredients. I especially liked the sections showing why things had gone wrong if the results weren't correct. The recipes cover basics and also American recipes. One of my favorite cook books.
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Victor: The Life and Music of Victor Jara2 reviews
Joan Jara
Bloomsbury UK, 1998
Venceremos !
It was quite difficult for me to finish this book. The strength of Joan Jara's words paint such a picture of Victor Jara, the musician, the dancer, the theater director, the composer, the family man, the working man, his death and rebirth, in song and foundation, that is so very powerful and emotional.
This is a must-read for everyone, Chilean and non-Chilean alike.
The story told within ...
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My Cat Charlie1 review
Becky Edwards
Bloomsbury UK, 2000
A young girl learns about love and friendship
A young girl learns about love and friendship as she faces losing Charlie, her beloved pet, who can't move to the city with her. Despite her understanding of her cat's country needs, the girl is saddened at the thought of losing her best companion and her parents help her to understand.
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Clarice Cliff1 review
Lynn Knight
Bloomsbury UK, 2007
Large than life
Author Lynn Knight tells us about the woman who started out as a factory girl then became one of Britain's most distinctive designers.
Her brightly coloured designs are instantly recognisable and it's this that makes Clarice Cliff one of the most influential ceramic designers of the last hundred years. She was a woman who rose from being an apprentice gilder in the potteries to a position as an ...
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The Life and Works of Alfred Bestall: Illustrator of Rupert Bear1 review
Caroline G. Bott
Bloomsbury UK, 2004
A delightful portrait of an illustrator's life
Bestall was illustrator of Rupert Bear, a popular set of cartoons for kids which appeared in Britain's Daily Express for thirty years. As such, many Americans may not find these family images; but any with a British background or knowledge will find them familiar far. Goddaughter Bott pieced together the life of her godfather and in LIFE AND WORKS provides a delightful portrait of an ...
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Attila, Loolagax and the Eagle1 review
Nichola McAuliffe
Bloomsbury UK, 2003
My Neice asked me for this book...
...it had been read to her in class at story time and she wanted to hear and read it again, always the best way to engage Children with the power of literature I feel. Anyway I bought it for her and we read it together. I can see why it captured her imagination and had the class captivated, it really is a lovely little book and written in the classic style of good Children's literature. I ...
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