![]() James Herriot (1916-1995) was the pen name of James Alfred 'Alf' Wight, an English vet whose tales of veterinary practice and country life in the Yorkshire Dales have delighted generations. ![]() ![]() Charming, funny and touching, All Things Wise and Wonderful is a heartwarming story of determination, love, and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors. ![]() Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. The question constantly hanging over them is: will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home? And whilst he is keen to serve King and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby, despite frequent arguments between his colleagues Siegfried and Tristan, bad-tempered cattle, opinionated farmers, and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog.īut most of all he misses his wife Helen, who is pregnant with their first child. Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of wartime London is a far cry from James Herriot's day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. This omnibus edition contains the books Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin. TV Tie-In Edition.Įvocative, funny and poignant, this is the third volume of memoirs from James Herriot who inspired the PBS television series All Creatures Great and Small. ![]() The Classic Memoirs of a Yorkshire Country. ![]()
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Ryder's the new kid at Hamilton High and everything Sonny and Amy can't stand - a prep-school snob. ![]() ![]() Amy Rush might be the only person Sonny shares everything with - secrets, clothes, even a nemesis named Ryder Cross. And she lies about sneaking into her best friend's house every night because she has nowhere else to go. Download Lying Out Loud A Companion to The DUFF Book in PDF, Epub and KindleĪ companion to Kody Keplinger's debut novel, THE DUFF! Sonny Ardmore is an excellent liar. ![]() ![]() ![]() Her (very complicated) mother has just died. If you like The Dark Tower series, these other books with alternate realities and spooky elements might grab your attention. Novels All Holly Release Date: September 5th, 2023 When Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency hoping for help locating her missing daughter, Holly is reluctant to accept the case. In February 2018, Amazon bought the rights to a TV series adaptation. 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