A Pretty Kettle of Fish

Grant me grace, O Lord, to catch a fish so large That even I, in boasting of it afterward, shall have no need to lie.

Fish have a lot to answer for! World wide providers of food, sport, employment and inspiration for writers and artists alike. But what do we really know about fish…?
Did you know, for instance, that a shrimp’s heart is in its head? That during World War Two the only food not rationed in the U.K. was fish and chips? Did you know that fish can predict the weather, that over 87 million Fish Fingers are sold each year in the United Kingdom…
It’s all here in this fascinating book – a perfect present for fish enthusiasts! A Pretty Kettle of Fish is a wonderful collection of facts about fish, delightfully humorous fishing anecdotes, sprinkled with ‘cod-nundrums’ and nonsense tales. This is certainly not a load of old codswallop (what does that mean?) but a worthy tribute to one of God’s finest creatures.

A Pretty Kettle of Fish
Brian S Waters
ISBN 1 905621 69 8 UK £5.99
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Better than the Blitz & other Rhyming Bits

This is a beautifully composed collection of thought-provoking poetry in which Robert Edom reflects on his lifetime’s experiences. His wistful verses give a taste of the fear of living in South London during the Blitz as a young boy together with recollections of life in the air force, memories of the Brixton riots and much more. He also includes some incredibly candid and poignant reflections of losing loved ones throughout his journey of life thus far.

Better than the Blitz & other Rhyming Bitz
Brian S Waters
ISBN 1 905621 54 X UK £5.99
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The Time of Her Life

From the age of eight, Debbie Birse had always wanted to write a novel. Although she was never to fulfil this ambition, The Time of Her Life represents a considerable literary achievement.

This vivid, thought-provoking collection of her short stories, poetry and prose, not only displays her undoubted talent as a writer, but also her perceptive and intuitive understanding of the human condition. Her characters are flesh, blood and soul, and - as you find yourself being drawn into their world - they are infinitely recognisable.

The Time of Her Life will remain with Debbie's readers, long after the last page has been turned.

The Time of Her Life
Debbie Birse
ISBN 1 905621 44 2 UK £5.99
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Smile

Eileen Henderson is a lady who has a way with words. This jovially entitled book does exactly what it says on the cover.

This collection of poems and tales inspired by the author’s life, work, family and friends is a witty, funny, often irreverent and sometimes saucy look at the human condition that will surely raise a smile in all but the most long-faced readers.
What makes this remarkable is that Eileen suffers from Parkinson’s disease, an ailment she treats with the same light touch and lack of rancour in her writing as any other aspect of life.

As a recently elected President, I'm delighted to welcome this edition of Eileen's charming book 'Smile', printed to coincide with Parkinson's Awareness Week, 2007. Her sense of fun and optimism is an inspiration, and I'm sure that her achievement in putting the book together will not only raise much needed funds for the PDS, but also bring many smiles to many faces.
Jane Asher
President, Parkinson's Disease Society March 2007

All proceeds from this book will be donated to helping Parkinson’s disease sufferers as Eileen is a pioneer for the cause.

Smile
Eileen Henderson
ISBN 9 781905621 84 2 UK £5.99
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