Slightly Foxed introduces its readers to books that are no longer new and fashionable but have lasting appeal. The recipes were especially welcome and although not one for astrology, I found the history of the zodiac signs and greek mythology to be fascinating. The 2024 edition is the seventh in the series, and has a theme of 'the garden', with beautiful illustrations by artist Aitch. I'm a firm believer that each river has its own nuances as far as fishing (and the fish contained within it) are concerned, and that the most successful anglers on any given stretch of water are the ones with the most experience of it. It includes key dates, tide tables and garden tasks; constellations and moon phases; sunrises, folk songs, seasonal recipes plus a ‘bun of the month’; and – because 2023 will be a good year for planet spotting – the solar system and the zodiac.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. But I've seen enough to know I'll be revisiting it throughout the year, because that is the whole point of the book - it's an almanac. In short yes, this year's almanac is 100% new - in fact, nothing has been duplicated from last year.An essential almanac for all those who sail/cruise in UK waters and the Irish Sea, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark or the Netherlands. I only have a PDF of ‘the almanac - a seasonal guide to 2023’ on loan from Netgalley, and it only lasts for a couple of months, so I may splash out for a copy. I’ve gotten more accustomed to wintering in recent years, thanks in part to the lockdowns and this wonderful book by Katherine May. Divided into the 12 months, a set of tables each month gives it the feel and weight of a traditional almanac, providing practical information that gives access to the outdoors and the seasons, perfect for expeditions, meteor-spotting nights and beach holidays.

In a practical handy format the Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac contains many unique features for small craft sailors and represents excellent value for money. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's daily session limit. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2023 gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, mark and appreciate each month of the year in your own particular way. You can unsubscribe from our list at any point by changing your preferences, or contacting us directly. Discover historical facts, amazing statistics and anecdotes that will keep you informed and entertained all year round.

Unions: From Stimulant for the Economy to Cancer (page 86) was an essay I should have written a decade ago. A fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather alongside details of famous meteorologists and their influence. Divided into the 12 months and providing practical information that gives access to the outdoors and the seasons. Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin. I am the CEO at IMA, an investment firm that designs all-terrain portfolios that survive the worst markets and thrive in good ones.

Our hope is that this almanac will allow new readers to explore my past essays and dedicated readers to revisit any essays they may have missed originally. For younger bookworms – and nostalgic older ones too – there’s the Slightly Foxed Cubs series, in which we’ve reissued a number of classic nature and historical novels. Yes, this will be an annual publication, with the aim for you to use this Almanac to keep a record of your fly fishing year in 2023. The Nautical Almanac contains astronomical information to support bridge crews in routine and emergency celestial navigation, as well as the calculation of daylight hours and mandatory gyro checks.

With our long-standing commitment to “new, useful, and entertaining matter,” you can count on your new edition to deliver a comprehensive and trustworthy guide to 2023. The independent-minded quarterly magazine that combines good looks, good writing and a personal approach.

The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point where he cannot distinguish the truth within him or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. Payments made using National Book Tokens are processed by National Book Tokens Ltd, and you can read their Terms and Conditions here.You will find yourself referring to The Almanac all year long, revisiting it again and again, and looking forward to the next edition as the year draws to a close. When I signed up for the 2022 nonfiction reader challenge, the one topic that gave me concern was a reference book. I want my kids to experience the same pride when, hopefully a long time from now, they examine the life I lived. Santa Fe has become a special place for my children, where they have spent time with their grandfather and father. Rereading my essays, I relive the year again; they are tiny bookmarks of my life, which makes the almanacs bookends of the year.