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BIGGER THAN THE SKY

\pause{1500}Author: & Rowan Jade (editors), Michele Wates
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5201 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 6
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 6.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Dinkin, Derina
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A unique collection of articles by disabled women in which they explore the issue of parenting.

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BON APPETIT!

\pause{1500}Author: Mayle, Peter
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6234 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.75
\pause{1500}Reader: Swingler, Jim
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Brought up in the gastronomic wilderness of post-war England, Peter Mayle was 19 when he became fascinated by the French love of food and wine. Since living in France he has taken the opportunity to participate in some of the gastronomic festivals that take place, including a marathon throgh the great vineyards of Bordeaux.

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BURGHLEY: THE LIFE OF A GREAT HOUSE

\pause{1500}Author: Leatham, Victoria
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7846 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Gower, Nancy
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William Cecil, Treasurer to Elizabeth 1st, built his family a manificent home, Burghley House. Lady Victoria Leatham has lived in and managed the house for over 20 years. Here she tells the story of Burghley and it's treasures which have been collected by many generations of Cecils.

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COCKNEY COOK BOOK, THE

\pause{1500}Author: Murphy, Brian
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 2761 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 4
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Culver, Frank
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Interesting historical facts & recipes of well-known East London dishes

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DEAR FRANCESCA

\pause{1500}Author: Contini, Mary
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6358 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 11.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Alexander, Janet
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Mary Contini and her husband grew up in extended Italian families in Scotland and she wanted to pass on the family histories, traditions and passion for food to her daughter. She successfully combines Italian heritage and recipes in this book which can be enjoyed if you like cooking or just reading about Italian food.

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DELIA SMITH: THE BIOGRAPHY

\pause{1500}Author: Bowyer, Alison
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5608 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 8.25
\pause{1500}Reader: Dodd, Diana
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As the woman who taught Britain to cook, Delia is an icon in many households. This book is a fascinating look at her life, her loves and her very deep faith which caused her to convert to Roman Catholicism.

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EATING FOR ENGLAND

\pause{1500}Author: Slater, Nigel
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 8052 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Lister, Tony
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An anthology of the delights and eccentricities of the British and their relationship with food, as observed by acclaimed food writer Nigel Slater.

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ELIZABETH DAVID

\pause{1500}Author: Chaney, Lisa
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5390 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 15
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 21.25
\pause{1500}Reader: Alexander, Janet
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Since the publication of her first book in 1950, which introduced the warmth of southern Europe to a country in the grip of rationing, Elizabeth David has remained an inspired and influential food writer.

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ENGLAND, OUR ENGLAND

\pause{1500}Author: Titchmarsh, Alan
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7962 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 5
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 6.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Rollett, Bob
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A companion to all things English, from the verses of 'Jerusalem' to a recipe for a perfect Yorkshire pud, and much more! No Englishman - or woman - should be without it.

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FIGURES IN A LANDSCAPE

\pause{1500}Author: Glaze, John
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5979 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 16
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 22.75
\pause{1500}Reader: StJohn, Michael
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John Gaze worked for the National Trust for over thirty years. With his knowledge, experience and anecdotal evidence he has produced and authoritative history of the Trust.

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