Hugh Morrison

'Look now for glad and golden hoursCome swiftly on the wing;O, rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing.' Poets have been writing about angels for hundreds of years; about how they visit us, guard us and lead us into the paths of light. This collection comprises beautiful verse from writers including William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson and William Blake. Whether you believe angels really exist as divine messengers, or whether you view them more as symbolic representations of love and positive energy, this book will give you pause for thought and reflection.

If you thought vinegar was just for putting on chips, then think again This natural and versatile product has many uses in cooking, in healthy living, around the home and in the garden. This handy booklet lists alphabetically over 150 different uses for vinegar and will be a useful reference guide for anyone who wants to use this time-honoured product to: -Improve health-Improve food and cooking-Make cleaning easier-Save money-Help the environment

'How much will mother's love Change, as years are told? Just as much as the mountain changes, Or the ocean old.' Non-religious naming ceremonies for children are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional christenings. It can be difficult, however, to find inspiring and dignified readings for such an important occasion. This book contains 48 readings including British and American poetry as well as ancient blessings and meditations from Celtic, Hindu, Native American and Buddhist traditions, which are either completely secular or which contain only minimal religious references. The readings will be suitable for a public or private civil ceremony or as non-religious readings at a traditional christening or other faith service.

American tourist: Say buddy, what's the name of this place? Local man: Rhosllanerchrugog. American tourist: Gee, how do you spell that? Local man: Just the way it sounds. Packed with good-natured clean jokes about Wales and the Welsh, this little book will have you in stitches with gags about Welsh culture and customs: male voice choirs, confused English tourists, eisteddfods and odd place names. Whether you're Welsh or just visiting, you'll have loads of fun with this little book of wonderful Welsh wit.

'I've left three notes scattered around the house for my girlfriend. They say "Will", "You" and "Me". That will keep her busy whilst I watch the football on TV.'Customer (in bookshop): Do you have a book called 'Husband, the Head of the Household'? Assistant: Try the fantasy section. This book is packed with jokes, funny stories, one-liners and quotes taking a wry look at love, dating, weddings and married life. Whether you're making a best man's (groomsman's) speech or just want a good laugh at the endless battle of the sexes, this book is for you. Take my wife... I'm begging you

'A business guru told me "always follow your dreams." So I went back to bed.' 'After Dinner Laughs' is back with a second helping of jokes, funny stories, anecdotes and one liners. If you're hunting for jokes for a speech, public address, sermon or lecture or just looking for laughs, 'After Dinner Laughs 2' will be the perfect post-prandial companion.

Gardening doesn't need to be time consuming or expensive. This little book contains 200 innovative and quirky gardening tips to help you save money, save time - and save the planet Tips include: - Ways to grow fruit and veg more easily- How to make natural pesticides and weedkillers- Ways to reuse household waste in the garden- 'Hacks' to help take the effort out of gardeningWhether you're looking for new ideas for the garden, or a present for a keen gardener, then this book is guaranteed to grow on you

'Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.' (Nathaniel Hawthorne)Everybody wants happiness. Few of us, however, know the right way to go about finding it. For centuries, writers and thinkers have tried to pin down just what happiness is, and how to bring this most elusive of states into our lives. From the ancient Greek philosophers through to modern writers, this anthology contains quotes, passages and poems that will cheer you up when you feel down, and help you to appreciate happiness all the more when it comes your way.

There was a young lady named Perkins, Who had a great fondness for gherkins;At afternoon tea She ate twenty-threeWhich pickled her internal workins This book contains over 200 funny, non-rude limerick poems old and new, suitable for children as well as adults. Laugh at the antics of the woman from Chippenham, Wilts, who walked up to Scotland on stilts, the old lady of Rye, who was baked by mistake in a pie, the young man called McLeod, who played the trombone far too loud - and many many more. If you love limericks then this book is for you.

Discover Savile Row style...on a Skid Row budget This book shows you how to dress well on a budget and how to save money on tailoring as well as off the peg clothing. It also gives advice on maintaining and repairing clothes, so that you can build a great classic and stylish wardrobe for a minimal outlay. The book gives invaluable tips and advice on many aspects of classic clothing purchase, including overseas tailors, vintage clothing shops and charity shops, military surplus, and Ebay. It also shows how you can 'be your own valet' with tips and tricks such as how to sponge and press a suit, how to remove elbow shine, how to 'turn' a shirt collar and cuffs, and how to repair shoes. The book is aimed at readers who already have a good knowledge of classic gentlemen's clothing, but would like to learn how to build a better wardrobe for less. Although written with British readers in mind, there is useful advice for well dressed gentlemen from any country.

'If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.'A. A. Milne (1882-1956) On Valentine's Day we remember our loved ones and what they mean to us. This little book contains poems, prose excerpts and quotations on the theme of love from some of the greatest writers in history, as well as Valentine's Day facts and classic illustrations. It will be the perfect gift for the man or woman in your life at this romantic time of the year.

'London, thou art the flower of cities all 'William Dunbar (1459-1513). Steeped in history, culture and traditions, London remains one of the largest and most populous cities on the planet. Small wonder then, that some of history's greatest poets have been inspired by it. This illustrated collection of classic London verse contains poetry by writers such as Thomas Hardy, D. H. Lawrence and William Wordsworth, from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. The poems praise the pageantry and history of the capital, as well as the natural beauty of its gardens, suburbs and mighty river. Yet some also express the melancholy, loneliness and alienation sometimes felt by the city's inhabitants. If you live in London or are just a visitor, you will find many poems in this book for inspiration and reflection.

This book contains very little information whatsoever on etiquette or correct form. It will not tell you how to eat peas with a fork, how to introduce a lady mayor to a Clerk of Works or what to do with your hat during the playing of the Botswanan national anthem. (Answer: remove it.) It will, however, give you the best quotations on manners for gentlemen from writers between the seventeenth and twentieth centuries (including Lord Chesterfield, William Makepeace Thackeray and William Hazlitt). It will be an invaluable and thought-provoking little book for any Civilised Chap (or Civilised Chappess) looking for timeless wisdom and advice on what makes a true Gentleman.