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Sport
Book Categories:
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J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
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Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles
J.B Priestley
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Priestley’s wars
Soldier, writer, broadcaster and peace campaigner. The untold story of J B Priestley’s role at the centre of British 20th century history. Publication October 08
18.99
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The Good Companions
By J.B. Priestley. A classic work by a literary giant, social commentator and humanitarian. A special, collectors' edition.
£16.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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English Journey
Prophetic, profound, humorous and as relevant today as it was 75 years ago, English Journey expresses Priestley's deep love of his native country and teaches us much about the human condition and the nature of Englishness.
£25.00
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Bright Day
A special collectors' edition, this is a long-awaited re-issue of a classic work by J B Priestley, a literary giant, social commentator and humanitarian.
£14.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles
Biographies
Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles
History
Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles
Weather
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Bright and Breezy
YTV in all weathers featuring Emmerdale, Heartbeat and The Royal. By Jon Mitchell. With contributions from Austin Mitchell, Chris Chittell and Derek Fowlds.
£14.99
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Storm Force
TV weathermen Michael Fish MBE, Ian McCaskill and Paul Hudson recall the most devastating gales and ferocious floods in Britain's history.
WAS £15.99 NOW £6.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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That's the Forecast
Yorkshire's favourite TV forecaster portrays the region's weather at its most stunning. By Paul Hudson.
Usually £14.99 - Special offer £7.99 (Save £7.00)
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Weather or Not!
TV weather forecasters Paul Hudson and Bob Rust. A look at the highs and lows of our local weather, ranging from storm and flood to snow and drought.
£9.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles
Yorkshire
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Yorkshire Post Calendar 2010
Featuring fascinating facts by WR Mitchell. Apart from containing thirteen colour photographs of the county's most beautiful and best-loved locations.
£5.99
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Thunder in the mountains
The dramatic true story of hardship, violence and debauchery behind the building of Ribblehead Viaduct.
£18
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Bright and Breezy
YTV in all weathers featuring Emmerdale, Heartbeat and The Royal. By Jon Mitchell. With contributions from Austin Mitchell, Chris Chittell and Derek Fowlds.
£14.99
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Barns of the Yorkshire Dales
A beautifully illustrated book. This is the first book to look at Yorkshire Dales stone barns in depth.
Available November 2008 "Telegraphs - Book of the week"
£16.99
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Mouseman
The life and work of Robert Thompson of Kilburn, the early 20th century craftsman of fine oak furniture marked with a hand-carved mouse. Publication July 08
£15.99
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Mouseman Special Edition
A very special limited edition of the Mouseman book, numbered, signed and personalised. Presented in a commemorative slip case. Only 500 available. Publication July 08
£40.00
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Hannah Hauxwell
This major book, the first in eight years, traces the extraordinary life of a delightful personality who has never lost her links with the Dales countryside. Publication July 08
£15.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Great Yorkshire
This book is a celebration of the Great Yorkshire Show. Lavishly illustrated, it draws on the archives to portray the Show in all its infinite variety and colour
£16.75
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Yorkshire IN PARTICULAR
Yorkshire Post journalists have compiled this diverse and fascinating selection of articles on God's Own County.
£16.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Essence of the Yorkshire Coast
A beautifully illustrated book that explores the life and work of the Yorkshire coast. Featuring recently discovered archive photography.
WAS £15.99 NOW £6.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Essence of Whitby
A beautifully illustrated book. A readable and informative book, which covers the many topics that make the story of Whitby so special.
WAS £15.99 NOW £6.99
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Trueman talks CD
The last recording of 'Fiery Fred' - A Cricketing Giant. Presented by Harry Gration. Introductory tribute from Dickie Bird
WAS £10.99 NOW £5.99
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Trueman's Tales
'Fiery Fred' - Yorkshire's Cricketing Giant John Morgan and David Joy.
WAS £14.99 NOW £6.99
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Celebrating Leeds
Pictures and Memories of Post-War Leeds. The official book of the Celebrate Leeds festival to mark the 800th Anniversary of Leeds City Charter.
WAS £14.99 NOW £6.99
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Grand Memories
Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the history of this great building and the memories of the people who performed there.
WAS £14.99 NOW £6.99
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Green Networks of the Dales
Twenty magnificent walks by the originator of the Dales Way. The twenty walks featured in these pages are all linear routes of between twelve and twenty-five miles in extent.
WAS £10.99 NOW £5.99
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Deliciously Dales
Packed with information, recipes and trails to take your taste-buds on a tour of the area's finest food producers and suppliers.
WAS £7.99 NOW £4.99
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Wensleydale Railway
The fourth edition of a classic book. Fully updated to incorporate new photographs and to highlight the remarkable progress made in recent years by the Wensleydale Railway Association.
£4.99
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Come Down To The Wood
By Judith Bromley. With additional pictures by Robert Nicholls. Judith's paintings, sketches and text follow the life of the wood through a complete year.(HARDBACK)
£20.00
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Come Down To The Wood
By Judith Bromley. With additional pictures by Robert Nicholls. Judith's paintings, sketches and text follow the life of the wood through a complete year. (PAPERBACK)
£4.99
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Yorkshire Dales A Landscape Through Time
A Landscape Through Time. Introduction to the archaeology and landscape history of the Yorkshire Dales
WAS £14.99 NOW £6.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles
Food and Drink
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A Year of Family Recipes
Customers at Bettys Tea Rooms and Bettys Cookery School have been asking for a cookery book for years. A Year of Family Recipes is a personal collection of over 100 recipes by Lesley Wild from the Bettys family.
£25.00
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Hearts, Tarts & Rascals
Hearts, Tarts & Rascals is the book the family said they would never write. It takes the reader into the very private world behind the scenes at Bettys Café Tea Rooms.
£12.95
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Deliciously Dales
Packed with information, recipes and trails to take your taste-buds on a tour of the area's finest food producers and suppliers.
WAS £7.99 NOW £4.99
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Yorkshire’s Own Kitchen
For anyone interested in food, this is the authoritative guide on where to buy, eat, stay and visit throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region.
£9.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles
Humour
Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles
Academic Titles
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Managing Regional Tourism
A case study of Yorkshire, England. The only book currently available which examines in depth the challenges and opportunities of managing regional tourism in advanced capitalist economies.
Publication: 25th May 2009
£29.00
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles
Signed Bookplates, where available, are cards signed by the author with a dedication to yourself or a person of your choice, and designed to be placed on the first page of the book.
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Through Kilburn's writing, some of the game's past legends are brought to life. Publication July 2008
