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I know you are going to enjoy this book as much as I have.' Paul Sinton-Hewitt (Founder of parkrun) Millions of people around the world each week take part in the free 5k parkruns, held in city parks, seaside proms and country areas.  In this fascinating new book, Eileen Jones joins parkruns around the UK, finding the individual runners' stories behind what has been hailed as the most significant public health initiative of our time. She talks to those whose lives have been changed by parkrun. parkrun has rapidly become a social movement for the common good and even, Eileen suggests, a new religion.  Eileen's book looks as well at the academic studies which demonstrate that simply being at a parkrun is beneficial for health and wellbeing.   The idea which Paul Sinton-Hewitt first came up with for a run in a west London park gets its deserved and timely celebration in Eileen's wonderful book.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313168232821,"sku":"9781913625030","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781913625030_fdc6696f-64b2-4e44-83a4-60ab682f4399.jpg?v=1786030907"},{"product_id":"progress-with-oxford-starting-to-write-words","title":"Progress with Oxford: Starting to Write Words","description":"This Progress with Oxford: Starting to Write Letters Age 4-5 workbook will help your child to progress with writing while having fun so they will quickly learn the correct formation of letters, covering letter families that have similar formations. The Progress with Oxford series has been created to help every child develop essential skills at home, with minimal help and support. Picture clues are used to show very young children how to complete activities, whilst reminder boxes, tips and advice support older children to become self-sufficient learners. A lively character accompanies your child through all the colourful and engaging activities, and fun stickers are included to reward their work. A handy progress chart at the end of each book captures their achievements, so you both know what to do next. You can find even more practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on our award-winning website, oxfordowl.co.uk. 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Inthis detailed account, written with the support and co-operation of the poet'sfamily, Eileen Jones looks at the history of Rydal Mount, the lives of thepoet and his family there in the 19th century, and how later generations ofWordsworths brought artists, film stars, fine dining, concerts - and even apageant of beauty queens - to the house. She describes how the extensivegardens have been restored to plans used by Wordsworth himself, and tellshow she spent a night there in the poet's bedroom hoping to catch a glimpse ofhis ghost. And she has the inside story of the deal that saved the house forthe nation. 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