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Escape to the countryside with these 31 wonderfully unique farm scenes. The imaginative and beautifully detailed illustrations include cute baby chicks, ducklings, piglets, ponies, and other barnyard animals surrounded by cornfields, haystacks, and tractors—plus lots of decorative fruits, vegetables, and flowers.Each delightful design is waiting for creative touches of color to bring them to life! Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal.

A revelatory uncovering of a vanished agricultural way of life by bestselling nature writer Sally Coulthard. 'A gem of a book' Country Smallholding 'Engaging and filled with gentle humour and fascinating facts' Get History 'Shows us the beauty and rich history of everyday things' Country Walking MagazineAcross the foldyard from Sally Coulthard's North Yorkshire farmhouse, stands an old stone barn. When she discovered a set of witches' marks on one of its internal walls, she began to wonder about the lives of the people who had once lived and worked there.Both the intimate story of a building and its hinterland, and a wider social history, The Barn explores a hidden corner of rural Britain that has witnessed remarkable changes. From the eighteenth-century Enclosures to the Second World War, the fortunes of the Barn have been blown, like a leaf in a gale, by the unstoppable forces of new agriculture and industry. Seismic shifts in almost every area of society were all played out here in miniature – against a backdrop of scattered limestone villages and the softly rolling Howardian Hills.

Few of us know what goes on after dark, underneath the moon. Sally Coulthard shines a light on the barn owl, one of the most mesmerising and elusive icons of the countryside.'Fascinating insights... An endearing book for lovers of the barn owl' Daily Mail 'Enjoyable and lyrical... enhanced by Vanessa Lubach's arresting lino prints' Country Life 'Packs in everything the amateur nature enthusiast would want to know' Yorkshire Life 'This is a gorgeous little book' Permaculture MagazineWith its heart-shaped face and silent, graceful flight, the barn owl regularly tops the nation's list of favourite birds. But how much do we really know about this sublime tenant of the night?Here, bestselling author Sally Coulthard shines a light on the barn owl. Full of fascinating insights, conservation advice and the latest research, this affectionate and timely guide also tells the story of a barn owl's early life – from first pip of the shell to leaving the nest – a fascinating time in this captivating creature's journey.

A tale of family and the call of the farming life from tthe international sheep breeder and author of 'enchanting' If Clouds Were Sheep. Young mum and shepherdess Sue Andrews is working hard to make ends meet while she and husband Aubrey raise two small children on their busy farm in Gloucestershire. They have a growing reputation for breeding pedigree Texel sheep, but Sue also has a dream of her own ... She longs to breed and produce sports horses. Humorous and beautifully captivating, this is the true story of family life on a farm. Full of warmth and determination - and the people and animals who make all the difference along the way. A tale of family and the call of the farming life **READER REVIEWS**'A joy to read' - reader review 'Enjoyed every minute' - reader review'Another super read' - reader review'Beautifully written' - reader review'An enchanting picture of farming life, full of warmth and humour' - Katie FfordeSue Andrews is a journalist and sheep farmer. She has written for county magazines and the national equestrian and farming press. She and her husband Aubrey are established breeders of Texel, Blue Texel and Badgerface Texel sheep. Their close involvement with the work of the Texel Breed Society has taken them all over Europe. Their prize-winning Miserden Texel sheep have been successfully exhibited at major shows up and down the country. They have two children and they farm in Gloucestershire. This is the second book in the If Clouds Were Sheep series.

Jigfoot is a hare who loves to dance. He dances to celebrate all that is around him.Join Jigfoot as he dances for joy and discover the heartbeat of his beautiful North Norfolk home. The book, which is beautifully illustrated seeks to immerse you in the life of the hare and the beauty of nature. Jigfoot can teach us all a lot about the importance of enjoying simple pleasures and embracing the nature we share our world with.The book includes and tale about Jigfoot as well as a poem but also an informative, but fun, ‘Meet the Cast’ section which introduces  you to the wildlife featured in the story. You will also a get sense of place, and a true sense of what makes North Norfolk such a very special place for discovering and enjoying nature. A joyous journey for all ages.Poem by Lewis Buxton - Lewis is a poet and writer based in Norfolk, Co-Director of TOAST and writer of Boy in Various Poses.

"That good old farming saying 'make hay while the sun shines' is true in so many ways ... " Life on a family farm is always full of its ups and downs, but the past year for sheep farmer Sue Andrews has been busier than most. There's the arrival of husband Aubrey's lively new sheepdog puppy. Then livestock sales become online auctions just as Sue's beloved pedigree Blue Texel sheep are set to find new homes. And now, to top it all - as lambing starts, a new generation of young farming grandchildren decides it's time to learn the ropes ... This is the latest 'enchanting' portrait of a year in the life of a Cotswold sheep farmer from Amazon bestselling author Sue Andrews (If Clouds Were Sheep, Jumping Over Clouds) - perfect for anyone who enjoys a lively tale of the countryside

History, wool and modern life on the farm: the story of how a nation's prosperity came from the backs of sheep 'Everywhere I look, not only on our farm but further afield, the Cotswolds scream of history and heritage ...' The traditions of sheep farming are at the heart of Sue and Aubrey's prize-winning flock of pedigree texels. Heritage is everywhere - in the long lines of drystone walls, the freshly cut hay, and the daily hard work of a shepherding life. The landscape of Britain has been shaped by sheep and for sheep for thousands of years. They have driven prehistoric wool spinning, built medieval churches, paid a king's ransom and even been the focus of a deadly international smuggling trade. As a new season unfolds on the farm, Sue uncovers the surprising story of sheep farming through the ages in Britain - and how the skills of the past may hold the key to the farms of the futureA tale of wool, history and new life on the farm from the internationally renowned sheep breeder and author of the If Clouds Were Sheep series**READER REVIEWS**'Excellent follow up to the previous three books and a very good insight to everyday life on a sheep farm' - Five Stars'A superb read' - reader review 'Enjoyed every minute' - reader review 'Another super read' - reader review 'Beautifully written' - reader review 'An enchanting picture of farming life, full of warmth and humour' - Katie Fforde

'If clouds were sheep, we'd have quite a flock' It seems an impossible dream at first for Sue and Aubrey. She is a horse-mad girl strongly attracted to the idea of farming, Aubrey is the son of a farm manager without land or money. But with limited knowledge, much enthusiasm and the challenge of raising their young family, anything can happen.  This is the true story of a shepherding life; where icy nights are spent searching for lost sheep, the lambing sheds are filled with the first cries of newborns, and idyllic summers are spent in the show ring.  Amusing, poignant and beautifully detailed, this is a tale of the age-old call of the farming life, and how dreams can grow from small beginnings into breeding prize-winning Texel sheep in the Cotswolds. About the author: Sue Andrews is a journalist and sheep farmer. She has written for county magazines and the national equestrian and farming press. She and her husband Aubrey are established breeders of both Texel and Blue Texel sheep. Their close involvement with the work of both Breed Societies has taken them all over Europe, and their prize-winning Miserden Texel sheep have been successfully exhibited at major shows up and down the country. This is the first book in the 5* series about life on their busy Cotswold sheep farm. **Praise for Sue Andrews**‘An enchanting picture of farming life, full of warmth and humour’ ~ Katie Fforde ‘This lovely book transports you into the beautiful and sheep-covered Gloucestershire hills’ ‘An inspiring account of a husband and wife who made their dreams come true’ ‘Well written, light and humorous’

Åren 1902 - 1903 var det nödår i norra Sverige. Genom tidningarna spreds uppgifter om svält och fattigdom i den hårt prövade landsändan. I Stockholm inrättades hastigt en central nödhjälpskommitté. Pengar, spannmål, foder till djuren och mat och kläder samlades in och skickades norrut med den nybyggda järnvägen. Efter mönster från storstäderna söderut öppnades arbetsstugor för nödlidande barn i kyrkbyarna i Lappland och Tornedalen. Barnen fick mat, kläder och värme samtidigt som de gick i skolan, skötte arbetsstugans hushåll och lärde sig slöjda. Snart upptäckte man arbetsstugornas kapacitet i det stora nationaliseringsarbetet, och försvenskning av den tornedalsfinska ungdomen blev ett av de primära målen för verksamheten. Gerda Helena Lindskog är född i Västergötland, men flyttade under skoltiden till Lund. Under många år arbetade hon som bibliotekarie i Norr- och Västerbotten och i sex år var hon ordförande i Norrländska författarsällskapet/FC Norr och ansvarig för olika litterära projekt i Norrland och Barentsregionen. 2000 2003 var hon föreståndare för Östersjöns författar- och översättarcentrum i Visby, där hon numera är bosatt. Under arbetet med en bok om hur samerna skildras i barnlitteraturen, Vid svenskhetens nordliga utposter (2005), kom hon att intressera sig för vad som dolde sig bakom det för vår tid så anstötliga begreppet arbetsstugor för barn . Den här boken handlar om några av de kvinnor och män som under arbetsstugornas första decennier kände sig kallade att delta i arbetet med att, som det med den tidens språkbruk hette, av ett till kropp och själ undernärt släkte dana en hurtig, arbetsduglig och sederen ungdom . Snölandets fattiga ungdom till hjälp är resultatet av många års forskning i arbetsstuguarkivet i Norrbottens Minne i Luleå. Vad var de för människor, dessa svenskhetens vägrödjare ? Vad var det som drev dem, vad ville de och varifrån kom de? Hur uppfattades deras gärning och hur bemöttes de?

No animal better symbolises the desire to get closer and the need to respect distance than the owl.These remarkable creatures are both among and apart from us: sharing the same environments but carrying a sense of mystique as they beat their wings low over the fields where they hunt, or swoop up and around to their nest, high in a tree or haystack. There is something ethereal, awe- and fear-inspiring about the appearance and movement of these birds: graceful, distinctive, almost otherworldly. It is not hard to see why observers long ago watched the owl and deemed it a visitor from another place, with either a great or terrible message to impart. Every encounter with an owl is special, somehow new, and stands alone even as it helps you to understand patterns and connections.The silent approach of a white Barn Owl angel over a paddock is one of the most alluring images in the British countryside. The t’wit and the answering t’wo of the Tawny owl is a classic of the night. Both are tiny insights into the amazing lives of the owls that are found around us. Ghosts of the Night is a wonderful insight into every element of our British Owls – Barn and Tawny and their even more enigmatic cousins the Short-eared, Long-eared and Little. How well do they hear, how silently do they fly and how do they live in the ever changing countryside.Chris Sperring is the acknowleged expert and he explains everything you have ever wanted to know about these amazing creatures.