take the slow road england and wales martin dorey

Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast.This is a look at taking life slowly. Itâ ™s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. Itâ ™s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping. How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course. In this book we define the best driving routes around England and Wales for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why itâ ™s special. We meander around England and Wales on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff thatâ ™s fun, often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for surfers, wildlife watchers, climbers and walkers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, those with the most interesting bridges or views or obstacles, ferries and tidal causeways. And you donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ weâ ™ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey. All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through it on a cold day and plan your next outing, youâ ™ll be transported (albeit slowly) to pastures, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

Objev podobné jako Take the Slow Road: England and Wales - Martin Dorey

The ultimate guide to the very best scenic and fun routes for camper vans and motorhomes around the mountains, coastlines and winding roads of beautiful Spain and Portugal.Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. Itâ ™s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. Itâ ™s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping.How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course.In this book we define the best driving routes around Spain and Portugal for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why itâ ™s special. We meander around Spain and Portugal on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff thatâ ™s fun, often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for walkers, culture-buffs, sea-swimmers and sun-worshippers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, the most picturesque and most interesting. And you donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ weâ ™ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey.All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through on a cold day and plan your next outing, youâ ™ll be transported (albeit slowly) to cobbled streets, beaches, mountains and winding roads that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

Objev podobné jako Take the Slow Road: Spain and Portugal - Martin Dorey

England and Wales might feel familiar to many, but there are countless hidden idylls and remote wildernesses to discover amongst the soaring passes, spectacular coastlines and boundless moorlands. For many, Martin s slow road routes will have opened up the country s most well known highways and byways, but there is so much more to England and Wales than these, at times overcrowded, hotspots. This book is the next, natural step in Martin s wanderings around England and Wales. If Take The Slow Road whetted the appetite for a Great British adventure, this book will be the main course, filling you up with inspiring writing and beautiful imagery from the most remote and wild corners of England and Wales. It will take you to the very edges of the map, on a series of personal journeys to uncover parts of these countries that the masses never reach but wish they could. In discovering these secret and beautiful places this fabulous book shows the reader that, with a little imagination, and some effort, they too can get off the beaten track in their own country.

Objev podobné jako Off the Beaten Track: England and Wales - Martin Dorey

Now including full coverage of the NC500, SWC300 and NE250.Forget the jet set. Come back down to earth. There is another way to travel, see the world and truly be a part of it. Taking the slow road is about turning your back on the fast lane to make time for people, places and nature. Stopping to take a breath. Stopping to let the planet take a breath too. And the best way to do it? In your own home from home, of course â “ the humble camper van or motorhome.This book is about the very best driving routes around Scotland. But thereâ ™s more to it than that. Itâ ™s about the best places to stay, things to do and places to see and why itâ ™s vital that we experience it truly, madly, responsibly. Come with us as we meander around the Highlands, Lowlands and Islands of Scotland. Everyone will find something between the pages to start writing their own stories in Scotland.You donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ full listings of camper and motorhome hire companies in Scotland are here too.This second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout and expanded and now contains full coverage of the new â ˜officialâ ™ routes, including the NC500, the SWC300 and the NE250.Inside lie adventure, beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from serial camper van traveller, Martin Dorey. Flick through the pages and travel with him to pastures, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

Objev podobné jako Take the Slow Road: Scotland 2nd edition - Martin Dorey

Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. Itâ ™s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. Itâ ™s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping.How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course.In this book we define the best driving routes around France for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why itâ ™s special. We meander around France on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff thatâ ™s fun, often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for walkers, wine-quaffers, climbers and skiers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, the most picturesque and most interesting. And you donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ weâ ™ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey.All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through it on a cold day and plan your next outing, youâ ™ll be transported (albeit slowly) to vineyards, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

Objev podobné jako Take the Slow Road: France - Martin Dorey

Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. Itâ ™s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. Itâ ™s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping. How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course. In this book we define the best driving routes around Ireland for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why itâ ™s special. We meander around Ireland on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff thatâ ™s fun; often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for surfers, wildlife watchers, climbers and walkers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, the scariest and most interesting. And you donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ weâ ™ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey. All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through it on a cold day and plan your next outing, youâ ™ll be transported (albeit slowly) to pastures, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

Objev podobné jako Take the Slow Road: Ireland - Martin Dorey

This comprehensive guide to the planning system, current to 2024 is intended for all who wish to understand and deal with the planning system as it applies to residential and commercial properties. It will prove invaluable to all of those who wish to embark on the process of either building a new home, making an alteration to an existing home, plan for change of use to a business or prevent a development in their area. Although, in the main, covering the system in England and Wales extensive reference is made to the differences in each country of the United Kingdom.

Objev podobné jako The Planning System and Planning Permissions - 2024 - Roger Sproston

Formerly known as the North and West Route, the Welsh Marches Line runs for 95 miles from Newport to Shrewsbury. It is a vital rail passenger link between Wales, Northern England (to Manchester via Crewe) and the Midlands. It also connects North Wales and South Wales. The route sweeps through delightful countryside on the borderlands of England and Wales. It is unique in that it has one of the longest sections of railway line on the network in the UK that still uses the steam age Absolute Block method of signalling to control the trains, operated by mechanical signals from 16 consecutive signal boxes, the most continuous number of signal boxes anywhere on a stretch of line in the UK. It also has the distinction of operating the largest working mechanical signal box in the world, Shrewsbury⠙s Severn Bridge Junction, located just outside Shrewsbury station. Although freight traffic has reduced considerably in recent years, steel, timber and aggregates continue to be important freight flows. The diminishing number of locomotive hauled freight trains, however, has been offset in the past few years by the introduction of locomotive hauled premier passenger services. Indeed, it is exceptional for being one of the few lines on the UK network to operate regular premier services with dedicated first-class carriages, including chef, from Swansea and Cardiff to Manchester. The book is a stunningly illustrated contemporary portrait of the Welsh Marches line in its entirety, featuring 260 colour images, describing in detail its trains, signalling, stations, route geography, and its brief history where relevant. In particular, it is a study of one of the few remaining outposts of surviving mechanical signalling on the UK rail network, with detailed descriptions and images of all the signal boxes operating on the line which were visited by the author. In addition, the book explores the magnificent scenery the line crosses dominated by rural farmland, rolling hills and areas of outstanding natural beauty. The combination of unspoiled rural and natural countryside, coupled with steam-age signal boxes and extant semaphore signals, gives a timeless feel to the line.

Objev podobné jako The Welsh Marches Railway - Chris Davies

The incredible story of a 3,500-mile cycle ride to explore the onshore and offshore lighthouses around the coastline of England and Wales, proving that a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis doesn t mean giving up on a lifelong dream. The Beacon Bike is the inspirational tale of one man s quest to fulfil the promise he made to himself as a small child, nestled in the bed of an attic room while the glow of Dungeness lighthouse flashed past his window - a comforting, ever-present companion. It is also a loving tribute to the coast; not only its beautiful landscape, but also the communities that make it so special. It celebrates the generosity of spirit found in people around the country, as well as the history of the iconic lights that brighten their world. This journey is a testament to the joy of life s simple pleasures. A warm welcome at the end of a long day. The fire of a child s imagination, rekindled in later life. The power of a light that pierces the darkness.

Objev podobné jako The Beacon Bike - Edward Peppitt

Exploring each of our 17 unique and varied National Trails, this beautiful and inspiring guidebook highlights over 1,000 adventures to enjoy along the way.Our National Trails encapsulate and embody the character of England and Wales, ensuring that people from all different backgrounds can enjoy our nationâ ™s most precious asset: 24/7 access to the wild outdoors.Following on from Stephen Nealeâ ™s successful guides to the England Coast Path and the South West Coast Path, the publication of this book coincides with the near completion of the Coast to Coast Path National Trail (a 197-mile route from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hoods Bay in the North York Moors). This guide is the first to feature all 17 of the National Trails, from the Cleveland Way to Hadrian s Wall Path and the Thames Path, from the South West Coast Path to the Pennine Way and the Cotswold Way, and promotes a more accessible and modern take on the traditional â ˜turn left at the stile walking guide.Read on for the story of how our National Trails were created in the first place, and the best locations for backpacking, wild swimming, ruins, views and packrafting. And of course 1,000 fantastic places, adventures and highlights to be found on or around our wonderful and unique National Trails.Walked and researched by the author over many months, beautifully designed and crammed with stunning photography, this is an inspiring and practical guidebook.

Objev podobné jako The National Trails - Stephen Neale

A dead man at a crossroads. A secret message. A ring with a warning about death . . . Printer s apprentice Lucy Campion is caught up in a strange and puzzling murder case in this twisty historical mystery set in seventeenth-century London.London, 1667. On her way to a new market to peddle her True Accounts and Strange News, printer s apprentice Lucy Campion quickly regrets her decision to take the northwestern road. Dark and desolate, the path leads her to the crossroads - and to the old hanging tree. She doesn t believe in ghosts, but she s not sure ghosts don t believe in her.But before she even reaches the crossroads, she s knocked off her feet by two men in a hurry. What were they running from? To her dismay, she soon discovers for herself: there, dangling from the tree, is the body of a man.Did he commit self-murder, or is there something darker afoot? The more Lucy learns, the more determined she is to uncover the truth. But this time, even the help and protection of magistrate s son Adam, and steadfast Constable Duncan, may not be enough to keep her safe from harm . . .

Objev podobné jako The Sign of the Gallows - Susanna Calkins

Nowadays, we take for granted the ready availability of maps of all kinds. In mid-Tudor England, they were rare. All this was to change in 1579 when Christopher Saxton, a farmer from the West Riding of Yorkshire, became the first cartographer to make a published atlas of all the counties of England and Wales. This book traces the story of Saxtonâ ™s life and legacy by reconstructing his extraordinary mapmaking project alongside the crucial nature of the support and encouragement he received from Queen Elizabeth I and her court. Saxtonâ ™s atlas became the template for most detailed maps of the country for almost two centuries: it is hard to exaggerate its importance. For many, his atlas provided the first detailed image of England and Wales they had ever seen, showing the Elizabethan kingdom as a whole and in its constituent parts. This lavishly illustrated book reproduces all Saxtonâ ™s county maps together with many other illustrations revealing the forebears and successors to this groundbreaking work. Today, Saxtonâ ™s maps give us an invaluable cartographic snapshot of late Tudor England.

Objev podobné jako The Queen

The incredible story of a 3,500-mile cycle ride to explore the onshore and offshore lighthouses around the coastline of England and Wales, proving that a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis doesn t mean giving up on a lifelong dream. The Beacon Bike is the inspirational tale of one man s quest to fulfil the promise he made to himself as a small child, nestled in the bed of an attic room while the glow of Dungeness lighthouse flashed past his window - a comforting, ever-present companion. It is also a loving tribute to the coast; not only its beautiful landscape, but also the communities that make it so special. It celebrates the generosity of spirit found in people around the country, as well as the history of the iconic lights that brighten their world. This journey is a testament to the joy of life s simple pleasures. A warm welcome at the end of a long day. The fire of a child s imagination, rekindled in later life. The power of a light that pierces the darkness.

Objev podobné jako The Beacon Bike - Edward Peppitt

A wonderfully entertaining and deeply inspirational adventure by one of life s great enthusiasts ⠓ Tim Moore, travel writer A slow, low-carbon journey by bike through Europe⠙s western fringes. Part personal pilgrimage and part manifesto for green travel, join Martin in his search for perfect waves and the soul of surfing.Chasing the sun south from his home in Cornwall, bestselling author and environmental campaigner Martin Dorey follows in the footsteps of the pioneers who discovered Europe⠙s best waves. On an epic journey of 3400km, Martin and his wife Lizzy take on the ultimate eco surfing adventure ⠓ riding eBikes with their surfboards in tow.Powered by patisseries and pastéis de nata, and returning to form after a disastrous knee injury, Martin hopes cycling will give him time to reconnect with his surfing past as he seeks out the stories and oral history that make the surf breaks of littoral Europe so very special.The Way of the Waves is a love letter to wave riding, eco-travel and freedom. It⠙s a testament to taking your time, understanding that the hills don⠙t last forever, keeping the pedals turning and hoping that mind, body and soul ⠓ and the wheels of the trailer ⠓ will go the distance.

Objev podobné jako The Way of the Waves - Martin Dorey

The seaside piers of England and Wales were built in an age when the population started to flock to the coast for entertainment and holidays. These iconic structures stretching into the sea first became popular in the Victorian era, and as the crowds flocked to them, they offered a world of fun and pleasure as well as the opportunity to promenade out into the sea and wind, above the waves. Alongside the ubiquitous café, the entertainment varied from bandstands and swimming pools to casinos and music halls. Although sadly only about half of the original piers remain today, they still offer an escape from everyday life, whether amusement arcades or theatres, train rides or fairgrounds, from Llandudno to Cromer, Saltburn to Ryde.In Piers of England and Wales, photographer Steve Edmunds presents an alternative view of these fascinating structures. Featuring every surviving pier around the coast, this book will appeal to all those who love the coast and this unique part of British culture.

Objev podobné jako Piers of England and Wales - Steve Edmunds

The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or â ˜would die forâ ™ a camper van. In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert, presenter of BBC2â ™s â ˜One Man and His Campervanâ ™ and author of the popular Take the Slow Road series, dives headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping and camper vans. The book covers all aspects of the camper van life, including: - Owning and living day to day with a camper van (LIVE) - Cooking and eating in your camper (EAT) - Sleeping in your camper (SLEEP) - Keeping you and your van going (REPEAT) This second edition has been fully updated with new text and photographs throughout, including an expanded section on environmentally conscious camping, new text about accessible camper vanning, lots of tasty new recipes, updated costs and figures and an expanded list of the best UK campsites. Packed with stunning photography, and oodles of vital, definitive and authoritative information, this book is an essential buy for both dreamers and do-ers alike.

Objev podobné jako The Camper Van Bible 2nd edition - Martin Dorey

One woman, an unreliable bike and a richly entertaining, stereotype-busting journey of discovery. In 2018 Rebecca Lowe - driven by a desire to experience and understand better the Middle East and Islam - set off on a solo 11,000 kilometre bike ride through Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, the Gulf and to Iran. This is her account of that year long journey, which paints a living portrait of the Middle East through its people, its politics and its history, and challenges much of the perceived wisdom about this region of the world.

Objev podobné jako The Slow Road To Tehran - Rebecca Lowe

A beautiful and uplifting story of hope from a bestselling author and award-winning illustrator. Niles lives alone in a big house full of junk and memories. Until one day a boy appears, asking Niles to care for his plant.

Objev podobné jako The House of Lost and Found - Martin Widmark

England s Second Reformation reassesses the religious upheavals of mid-seventeenth-century England, situating them within the broader history of the Church of England and its earlier Reformations. Rather than seeing the Civil War years as a destructive aberration, Anthony Milton demonstrates how they were integral to (and indeed the climax of) the Church of England s early history. All religious groups â “ parliamentarian and royalist alike â “ envisaged changes to the pre-war church, and all were forced to adapt their religious ideas and practices in response to the tumultuous events. Similarly, all saw themselves and their preferred reforms as standing in continuity with the Church s earlier history. By viewing this as a revolutionary second Reformation , which necessarily involved everyone and forced them to reconsider what the established church was and how its past should be understood, Milton presents a compelling case for rethinking England s religious history.

Objev podobné jako England

A delightful, thoughtful and original new way to understand England s historyA Times Best Book of the Year 2025 A History Extra History Book of the Year 2025 This is a marvellous idea, quite brilliantly realised. Catherine Clarke takes 25 poems [...] and uses them as windows into the English past, from politics and plagues to nature and nostalgia. Her book is a winning blend of jolly ballads and melancholy reflections, alive to the ways in which the meanings of England and Englishness are never fixed, always changing - Dominic Sandbrook, The Times This is the history of England told in a new way: glimpsed through twenty-five remarkable poems written down between the eighth century and today, which connect us directly with the nationâ ™s past, and the experiences, emotions and imaginations of those who lived it. These poems open windows onto wildly different worlds â “ from the public to the intimate, from the witty to the savage, from the playful to the wistful. They take us onto battlefields, inside royal courts, down coal mines and below stairs in great houses. Their creators, witnesses to events from the Great Fire of London to the Minersâ ™ Strike, range from the famous to the forgotten, yet each invites us into an immersive encounter with their own time. A History of England in 25 Poems is a portal to the past; a constant companion, filled with vivid voices and surprising stories alongside familiar landmarks, and language that speaks in new ways on each reading. Catherine Clarkeâ ™s knowledge and passion take us inside the words and the moments they capture, with thoughtful insights, humour and new perspectives on how the nation has dreamed itself into existence â “ and who gets to tell Englandâ ™s story.

Objev podobné jako A History of England in 25 Poems - Catherine Clarke

Unlocking the English Legal System will help you grasp the main concepts of the legal system in England and Wales with ease.Containing accessible explanations in a clear and logical structure, it provides an excellent foundation for learning and revising. Key features include:• Clear learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter set out the skills and knowledge you will need to get to grips with the subject;• Key Facts summaries throughout each chapter allow you to progressively build and consolidate your understanding;• End-of-chapter summaries provide a useful check-list for each topic;• Cases and judgments are highlighted to help you find them and add them to your notes quickly;• Frequent activities and self-test questions and sample essay questions are included so you can put your knowledge into practice and prepare you for assessment;• A new ‘critiquing the law’ feature is designed to foster essential critical thinking skills.The 8th edition has been fully updated throughout to reflect recent developments and changes in the law, including significant updates to the legal implications of the UK’s exit from the European Union and the running of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). The book is also supported by updated digital learning resources. Part of the Unlocking the Law series, it is essential reading for all core modules on the English Legal System.

Objev podobné jako Unlocking the English Legal System - Martin Jacqueline, Tom Frost, Shaneez Mithani, Rebecca Huxley-Binns

Published five years after his stunning 1920 debut, This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby established F. Scott Fitzgerald as one of the most important writers of his generation. Its unforgettable characters, poetic prose, and large themes - money, class, and American optimism - have an enduring fascination and make The Great Gatsby a frequent candidate for the Great American novel. Drawn from the authoritative Library of America edition of Fitzgerald s collected writings, this deluxe paperback (which features French flaps and deckle-edge paper) presents a new, corrected text of The Great Gatsby by pre-eminent Fitzgerald scholar James L. W. West III. The Library of America text corrects errors, restores Fitzgerald s preferred American spellings, and incorporates emendations the author made on galley proofs and in his personal copy of the book. Fitzgerald s masterpiece is joined here by four contemporary stories - the Gatsby cluster - in which he explored variations on the theme of desperate longing for an unattainable someone or something: Winter Dreams, The Rich Boy, Absolution, and Rags Martin-Jones and the Pr-nce of W-les. Essential reading for fans of the novel, these, too, are presented in newly corrected texts. Rounding out this special edition is a selection of thirteen letters between Fitzgerald and his editor at Scribner s, Maxwell Perkins, about the composition, editing, and publication of The Great Gatsby, offering a fascinating glimpse into the genesis of an American classic. Other special features include a preface by James L. W. West, a detailed chronology of Fitzgerald s life and career, and helpful explanatory and textual notes.

Objev podobné jako The Great Gatsby and Related Stories (Deckle Edge Paper) - James L. W. West III, F.Scott Fitzgerald

An uplifting picture book - from bestselling children⠙s author Tom Fletcher - that sensitively addresses grief and loss. Starring the beloved BBC Children in Need hero, Pudsey, this moving story is perfect for children of four and up. It s all about the importance of hope, family, friendship and love. Jai is a young boy navigating grief after the loss of his father, but Pudsey is here to help . . . Pudsey takes Jai on a magical journey to meet Maya, Ricky, Tomash, Remi and Ellie. All children who have been supported by Pudsey s kindness; and who are connected by the golden thread of hope. Through them, Jai finds friendship, learns to talk about his emotions, shares memories of his dad, and discovers how brave it is to try . . . and try again. Puffin and Tom Fletcher are proud to give £1 for every paperback copy sold in the UK and Ireland to BBC Children in Need (Registered Charity Number 802052 in England and Wales and SC039557 in Scotland). BBC Children in Need⠙s mission is to create positive and lasting change across the UK for the children and young people who need us most.

Objev podobné jako Pudsey and the Thread of Hope - Tom Fletcher

A DIFFERENT BEAST!Noah s heartwarming coming-of-age story continues! Olivia finds a second ward in the mischievous young Mao, a beastkin like Noah who hails from the East. Though evasive and wary of NoahÂ’s human guardian, Mao agrees to stay with them in order to teach Noah beastkin fighting techniques. Can this be merged with OliviaÂ’s swordsmanship training to create something stronger, or will it only sow confusion and discord?

Objev podobné jako The Lady Knight and the Beast-Eared Child Vol. 3 - Taboengine

The first book to appear in the illustrious Oxford History of the United States, this critically acclaimed volume--a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize--offers an unsurpassed history of the Revolutionary War and the birth of the American republic. Beginning with the French and Indian War and continuing to the election of George Washington as first president, Robert Middlekauff offers a panoramic history of the conflict between England and America, highlighting the drama and anguish of the colonial struggle for independence. Combining the political and the personal, he provides a compelling account of the key events that precipitated the war, from the Stamp Act to the Tea Act, tracing the gradual gathering of American resistance that culminated in the Boston Tea Party and the shot heard round the world. The heart of the book features a vivid description of the eight-year-long war, with gripping accounts of battles and campaigns, ranging from Bunker Hill and Washington s crossing of the Delaware to the brilliant victory at Hannah s Cowpens and the final triumph at Yorktown, paying particular attention to what made men fight in these bloody encounters. The book concludes with an insightful look at the making of the Constitution in the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 and the struggle over ratification. Through it all, Middlekauff gives the reader a vivid sense of how the colonists saw these events and the importance they gave to them. Common soldiers and great generals, Sons of Liberty and African slaves, town committee-men and representatives in congress--all receive their due. And there are particularly insightful portraits of such figures as Sam and John Adams, James Otis, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and many others. This new edition has been revised and expanded, with fresh coverage of topics such as mob reactions to British measures before the War, military medicine, women s role in the Revolution, American Indians, the different kinds of war fought by the Americans and the British, and the ratification of the Constitution. The book also has a new epilogue and an updated bibliography. The cause for which the colonists fought, liberty and independence, was glorious indeed. Here is an equally glorious narrative of an event that changed the world, capturing the profound and passionate struggle to found a free nation.

Objev podobné jako The Glorious Cause - Robert ) Middlekauff

Kniha - autor Bernard Cornwell, 322 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The brand new novel in Cornwell's bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. "From the day it was stolen from me I had dreamed of recapturing Bebbanburg. The great fort was built on a rock that was almost an island, it was massive, it could only be approached on land by a single narrow track - and it was mine.".

Objev podobné jako The Last Kingdom 10. The Flame Bearer: The Warrior Chronicles (0007504268)

We’ve all grown up with stories of magical dragons and mythical winged creatures. This thoroughly entertaining collection of stories draws on such tales from all over the world; from ancient Greece and Egypt, to 14th century China to France, Estonia, Ireland, Wales and beyond. Dragons, Wyverns and Serpents: Myths and Legends is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Many tales relate stories of bravery and ingenuity against a seemingly indomitable and terrifying creature; there’s George and the Dragon from England and the famous Norse Myth of Fafnir. Some (but not many!) creatures are benevolent, for example the sea serpent in the Egyptian Tale of the Shipwrecked Soldier.Each retelling contributes to a fascinating and lively overview of how mythical creatures are represented through time and across the globe.

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THE NO. 1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF POLITICS ON THE EDGERory Stewart explores his love for the UK in this account of history, memory and landscape as he traverses the the borderlands between England and Scotland.â ˜This beautifully written book is a haunting reflection of identity and our relationships with the people and places we loveâ ™ Daily MailHis father Brian taught Rory Stewart how to walk, and walked with him on journeys from Iran to Malaysia. Now they have chosen to do their final walk together along â ˜the Marchesâ ™ - the frontier that divides their two countries, Scotland and England.On their six-hundred-mile, thirty-day journey - with Rory on foot, and his father â ˜ambushingâ ™ him by car â “ the pair relive Scottish dances, reflect on Burmese honey-bears, and on the loss of human presence in the British landscape.Travelling across mountain ridges and through housing estates they uncover a forgotten country crushed between England and Scotland: the Middleland. They discover unsettling modern lives, lodged in an ancient place, as their odyssey develops into a history of the British nationhood, a chronicle of contemporary Britain and an exuberant encounter between a father and a son.And as the journey deepens, and the end approaches, Brian and Rory fight to match, step by step, modern voices, nationalisms and contemporary settlements to the natural beauty of the Marches, and a fierce absorption in tradition in their own unconventional lives.â ˜Suggests an open-mindedness in Stewart, a tolerance and flexibility that could make him an exceptional politician while it also continues to define him as a writerâ ™ New York Review of Booksâ ˜Travel writing at its bestâ ™ GuardianPlease note: The book cover received may differ from the cover displayed here.

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*A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtredâ ™s Feast, is available to pre-order now*The fifth novel in Bernard Cornwellâ ™s epic and bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.To King Alfred he is the â ˜lord of battlesâ ™. He has gained riches, loyal men and a beloved wife. But Uhtred is dogged by betrayal and tragedy.The ailing Alfred presses Uhtred to swear loyalty to his son and heir Edward, preventing the warrior lord from taking vengeance on those who stole his home at Bebbanburg. Now Uthred will once again defend the Christian kingdom â “ in a battle which could smash the growing power of the deadly Danes.In so doing he meets a woman more dangerous than any warlord. A killer, a schemer with a dark power over menâ ™s hearts: Skade.Uhtred of Bebbanburgâ ™s mind is as sharp as his sword. A thorn in the side of the priests and nobles who shape his fate, this Saxon raised by Vikings is torn between the life he loves and those he has sworn to serve.

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A definitive account of the bright-eyed assassins of the British countryside.Stoats, weasels, martens and polecats belong to the mustelid family, along with badgers and otters, and feral American mink, which are a recent addition to the UK countryside, following escapes and releases from fur farms.This new volume in the New Naturalist Library focuses on the four â ˜small mustelidsâ ™, all highly specialised predators, ubiquitous assassins to be marvelled at. There is a family likeness, the rather pointed snout, powerful jaws and sharp fangs and the long sinuous slender body with short legs. These small mustelids are also possessed of dense fur, which once led to their being hunted nearly to extinction. Some can kill prey larger than themselves, in some cases much larger, and they are uniquely adapted to hunt their rodent prey. They also have extraordinary lives â “ some in total seclusion, some in large, related groups â “ now brought into the light by one of the UKâ ™s leading small mustelid experts.Dr Jenny MacPherson, who managed the Pine Marten Recovery Project for England and Wales, introduces readers to Britainâ ™s small mustelid species in delightfully rich text, covering the animalsâ ™ physiology, daily lives and distribution, as well as their significance in UK history and folklore. And she shares her experiences from the forefront of the work to conserve these amazing animals.

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This highly practical book brings together the elements of legislation, Code of Practice, Memorandum, Government Circulars and relevant case law, policy and AMPH regulations that trainees are required to get to grips with to pass the course and practice as a registered Mental Health Professional. This fully-revised fifth edition is an essential guide for practising AMHPs, or those currently in training. With extensive appendices which cover Mental Health Act Assessments, Practice Directions (first tier tribunal) and the AMHP Regulations for both England and Wales. it also offers checklists, multiple choice questions and exercises to aid practice and learning, and includes: -       Updates to recent legislation, case law and policy -       The impact of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 on patient admissions and the Mental Health Act -       The implications of the 2017-18 Annual Report by the CQC and HIW looking at detained patients -       Anticipated outcomes of the Mental Capacity Act (Amendment) Act 2019 -       A new appendix documenting The Mental Health Act 1983 (Places of Safety) Regulations 2017

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Essential guide . . . an invitation to a year of happy visiting Robin Lane Fox, Financial TimesThe Garden Visitor s Handbook is the famous yellow bible for anyone interested in gardens and the 2022 edition is now available. Its 744 pages contain descriptions of the 3,700 gardens opening to visitors throughout England and Wales this year, and offers people unique access to the most beautiful gardens in the country. Most are privately owned and never otherwise accessible, so the book offers a magical entré to these wonderful domains.Funds raised at the gardens on their open days come from admissions, teas and plant sales and are donated to the National Garden Scheme which in turn donates the net proceeds every year to a group of nursing and health charities. Currently these donations total £3 million annually and, since its foundation in 1927, the National Garden Scheme has given away a whopping £60 million. The main beneficiaries include some of Britain s best-loved charities including Macmillan, Marie Curie, the Queen s Nursing Institute, Hospice UK, Carers Trust, Parkinson s UK and Horatio s Garden.

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The perfect gift for those who like a good read and a slice of good cake, Scone with the Wind features 75 delicious literary inspired recipes. Beautifully packaged with bespoke line illustrations throughout, it really is the most novel way to get to grips with the classics! Funny and useable present for bakers AND non-bakers! -- ***** Reader review Literally perfect! -- ***** Reader review Super super cute -- ***** Reader review The ideal gift for a book loving baker -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************************************************Bake your way through the classics from Jane Eclair to Tart of Darkness, Banana Karenina and On the Rocky Road, Flapjack and the Beanstalk, Nineteen-eighty Petit Fours and many more!Arranged by genre, enjoy biscuits and cakes, puddings and pies from romance and comedy through to horror and science fiction, and discover fun, edible versions of your favourite books.Includes witty introductions and amusing illustrations throughout, baking essentials and themed menus for book clubs, parties and afternoon teas.The ultimate treat for book (and cake) lovers!Recipes include:Breakfast at TiffinsKey Lime and Punishment,Captain Corelli s Madeleines,To Kill a Battenberg,Vanity Fairy Cakes,Middlemarshmallows,The War of the Viennese Whirls,Much Ado About Muffins,Scone with the Wind and more!

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Oxford s variorum edition of William Blackstone s seminal treatise on the common law of England and Wales offers the definitive account of the Commentaries development in a modern format. For the first time it is possible to trace the evolution of English law and Blackstone s thought through the eight editions of Blackstone s lifetime, and the authorial corrections of the posthumous ninth edition. Introductions by the general editor and the volume editors set the Commentaries in their historical context, examining Blackstone s distinctive view of the common law, and editorial notes throughout the four volumes assist the modern reader in understanding this key text in the Anglo-American common law tradition. Book I: Of the Rights of PeopleVolume Editor: David LemmingsBook II: Of the Rights of ThingsVolume Editor: Simon SternBook III: Of Private WrongsVolume Editor: Thomas P. GallanisBook IV: Of Public WrongsVolume Editor: Ruth Paley

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What is time? The Janus Point offers a ground-breaking solution to one of the greatest mysteries in physics.For over a century, the greatest minds have sought to understand why time seems to flow in one direction, ever forward. In The Janus Point, Julian Barbour offers a radically new answer: it doesn t.At the heart of this book, Barbour provides a new vision of the Big Bang - the Janus Point - from which time flows in two directions, its currents driven by the expansion of the universe and the growth of order in the galaxies, planets and life itself. What emerges is not just a revolutionary new theory of time, but a hopeful argument about the destiny of our universe. Both a work of literature and a masterpiece of scientific thought Lee Smolin, author of The Trouble with Physics Profound...original...accessible to anyone who has pondered the mysteries of space and time Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal Takes on fundamental questions, offering a new perspective on how the Universe started and where it may be headed Science Magazine

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Throughout the 16th Century, the Spanish had an aura of invincibility. They controlled a vast colonial empire that stretched across the Americas and the Pacific, and held considerable territories in Europe, centring on the so-called â ˜Spanish Roadâ ™. The Dutch War of Independence (also known as the 80 Years War) was a major challenge to their dominance. The Dutch army created by Maurice of Nassau used innovative new tactics and training to take the fight to Spain and in so doing created a model that would be followed by European armies for generations to come.The second in a two-part series on the Dutch armies of the 80 Yearsâ ™ War, focuses on the cavalry, artillery and engineers of the evolving armies created by Maurice of Nassau. Using specially commissioned artwork and photographs of historical artefacts, it shows how the Dutch cavalry arm, artillery, and conduct of siege warfare contributed to the long struggle against the might of the Spanish Empire.

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Enjoy the unmatched beauty of the King James Version combined with the readability of Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print® typeface, all in a Bible that includes over 73,000 cross references and the Apocrypha.In this edition, the literary beauty of the King James Version is paired with the readability of Thomas Nelson s Comfort Print for an unrivaled reading experience. Helpful resources are included, such as red-letter words of Christ, cross references in a center column, reading plans, and more.The KJV Comfort Print Typeface was designed to be the most readable at any size. On a special commission, 2K/Denmark sought to reflect Thomas Nelson s rich 200-year tradition with the KJV, while also embodying the best advancements in modern Bible typography. The result is an exclusive Bible typeface that is uncompromisingly beautiful, bold, readable at any size, and perfectly suited to the King James Version.Features include: Presentation page to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or a note15 Books of the Apocrypha placed between the Old and New Testaments for spiritual insight and historical context for certain books of the BibleOld Testament and New Testament books include over 73,000 center column cross-references and translator notes allow you to find related passages quickly and easilyBook introductions for Old Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read About the Apocrypha article describes what the apocrypha is and its importance“About the Bible” article How to Study the Bible article for tips on how to find deeper truths in Scripture Getting to Know God article is a guide to a personal relationship with God Between the Testaments article for historical context leading up to the New TestamentThe History of the Red-Letter Bible article 30 Days Getting to Know God reading plan for key passages for a better understanding of key characteristic of God 30 Days Getting to Know Jesus reading plan for a highlight of key moments in Jesus’ earthly ministryFull-color maps show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextTwo satin ribbon markers for you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were readingDurable Smyth-sewn binding lies flat in your hand or on your deskClear and readable 9.5-point KJV Comfort PrintIn 1611 the King James Bible was published and authorized by the monarch of England and Scotland. Today, more than 400 years since its initial publication, the KJV is considered one of the most influential and beautiful works of the English language and continues to be the favorite translation for millions of Christians worldwide.

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Join the Slow Fashion movement and make mending your jeans and other garments an artful, joyful, and empowering act of sustainability and renewal, for both you and your favorite clothes with award-winning crafter KatrinaRodabaugh’s Mending Matters.“This book is a joy. . . . Thank you, Katrina, for helping rekindle our love affair with clothes built to last and hold memories.” —Clare Press, sustainability editor at large, Vogue AustraliaMending Matters explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and bold—but draw on traditional stitching. It does all this through just four very simple mending techniques: Exterior patchesInterior patchesSlow stitchesDarning and weaving In addition, this full-color book addresses the way mending leads to a more mindful relationship to fashion and to overall well-being. In essays that accompany each how-to chapter, Katrina Rodabaugh explores mending as a metaphor for appreciating our own naturally flawed selves, and she examines the ways in which mending teaches us new skills, self-reliance, and confidence, all gained from making things with our own hands. Katrina writes in her introduction, “When we spend time patching, stitching, darning, or otherwise fixing torn fabrics, we ultimately deepen our understanding of quality, composition, and craftsmanship.” Let her guide you as you repair your best-loved, most-worn clothing and learn lessons about your clothing and how it is made. It’s a process that will provide unexpected rewards. So, think twice before throwing away those well-worn jeans or your favorite sweater. Learn new skills that will allow you to keep them with you for years as a reminder of your time together and the experiences you’ve shared.Includes Color Photographs

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An extraordinary debut picture book about a boy and his unusual friend—a majestic owl—and a long yet fleeting summer that changes them forever.In the spirit of The Velveteen Rabbit and Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” here is a heartfelt and luminously illustrated story about friendship and eternal love.A lonely young boy is visited by a mysterious owl one sunny morning, forming an instant bond and a sense of belonging. What follows is a memorable summer full of playful adventures and shared, quiet joy. But when the owl must eventually continue his journey onward, the boy and the reader are left to reflect on the bittersweet nature of the passing of time, ultimately finding comfort in the remembrance of those who have passed through our lives and changed us forever.This stunning and unique book—which feels instantly both new and classic—is sure to spark beautiful conversations as families share it together. It embraces the inevitability of having to say goodbye and celebrates the stillness of ordinary places and the shimmering beauty that can be found there should we take the time to wait and listen.

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Essential guide . . . an invitation to a year of happy visiting Robin Lane Fox, Financial Times The Garden Visitor s Handbook is the famous yellow bible for anyone interested in gardens and the 2023 edition is now available. Its 720 pages contain descriptions of the thousands of gardens opening to visitors throughout England and Wales this year, and offers people unique access to the most beautiful gardens in the country. Most are privately owned and never otherwise accessible, so the book offers a magical entré to these wonderful domains. Funds raised at the gardens on their open days come from admissions, teas and plant sales and are donated to the National Garden Scheme which in turn donates the net proceeds every year to a group of nursing and health charities. Currently these donations total £3 million annually and, since its foundation in 1927, the National Garden Scheme has given away a whopping £60 million. The main beneficiaries include some of Britain s best-loved charities including Macmillan, Marie Curie, the Queen s Nursing Institute, Hospice UK, Carers Trust, Parkinson s UK and Horatio s Garden.

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Led by Erasmus Darwin, the Lunar Society of Birmingham was formed from a group of amateur experimenters, tradesmen and artisans who met and made friends in the Midlands in the 1760s. Most came from humble families, all lived far from the centre of things, but they were young and their optimism was boundless: together they would change the world. Among them were the ambitious toy-maker Matthew Boulton and his partner James Watt, of steam-engine fame; the potter Josiah Wedgwood; the larger-than-life Erasmus Darwin, physician, poet, inventor and theorist of evolution (a forerunner of his grandson Charles Darwin). Later came Joseph Priestley, discoverer of oxygen and fighting radical. Led by Erasmus Darwin they joined a small band of allies, formed the Lunar Society of Birmingham (so called because it met at each full moon) and kick-started the Industrial Revolution. Blending science, art, and commerce, the Lunar Men built canals, launched balloons, named plants, gases and minerals, changed the face of England and the china in its drawing rooms, and plotted to revolutionise its soul. Jenny Uglow s The Lunar Men is a vivid and swarming group portrait that brings to life the friendships, political passions, love affairs, and love of knowledge (and power) that drove these extraordinary men. It echoes the thud of pistons and the wheeze and snort of engines, and brings to life the tradesmen, artisans, and tycoons who shaped and fired the modern age. Winner of the PEN Hessel-Tiltman prize for history, and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for biography, The Lunar Men captures the creation of the modern world with lucid intelligence, sympathy and wisdom. Jenny Uglow is also the prize-winning author of Nature s Engraver, Elizabeth Gaskell: A Habit of Stories and most recently, In These Times.

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Enjoy the unmatched beauty of the King James Version combined with the readability of Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print® typeface, all in a Bible that includes over 73,000 cross references and the Apocrypha.In this edition, the literary beauty of the King James Version is paired with the readability of Thomas Nelson s Comfort Print for an unrivaled reading experience. Helpful resources are included, such as red-letter words of Christ, cross references in a center column, reading plans, and more.The KJV Comfort Print Typeface was designed to be the most readable at any size. On a special commission, 2K/Denmark sought to reflect Thomas Nelson s rich 200-year tradition with the KJV, while also embodying the best advancements in modern Bible typography. The result is an exclusive Bible typeface that is uncompromisingly beautiful, bold, readable at any size, and perfectly suited to the King James Version.Features include: Presentation page to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or a note15 Books of the Apocrypha placed between the Old and New Testaments for spiritual insight and historical context for certain books of the BibleOld Testament and New Testament books include over 73,000 center column cross-references and translator notes allow you to find related passages quickly and easilyBook introductions for Old Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read About the Apocrypha article describes what the apocrypha is and its importance“About the Bible” article How to Study the Bible article for tips on how to find deeper truths in Scripture Getting to Know God article is a guide to a personal relationship with God Between the Testaments article for historical context leading up to the New TestamentThe History of the Red-Letter Bible article 30 Days Getting to Know God reading plan for key passages for a better understanding of key characteristic of God 30 Days Getting to Know Jesus reading plan for a highlight of key moments in Jesus’ earthly ministryFull-color maps show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextTwo satin ribbon markers for you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were readingDurable Smyth-sewn binding lies flat in your hand or on your deskClear and readable 9.5-point KJV Comfort PrintIn 1611 the King James Bible was published and authorized by the monarch of England and Scotland. Today, more than 400 years since its initial publication, the KJV is considered one of the most influential and beautiful works of the English language and continues to be the favorite translation for millions of Christians worldwide.

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An illustrated journey through modern surf culture guided by the international surfers and communities that define its inclusive and passionate nature.Epic photography brings the stories of a unique group of global communities, and the surfers that represent them, to life.Told in their own words, some of the world’s most exciting professional and freestyle surfers—at different moments in their careers—introduce the influential figures, places, and waves that have shaped their lives, and their surfing.From Ireland’s rugged and unforgiving west coast to the famous beaches of Oahu, Hawaii, making stops across six continents along the way, Breitling provides a unique and unexpected window on the modern surf experience.The sport’s inclusive spirit is what inspired the iconic watch brand—a champion of surf culture and maker of timepieces for ocean pursuits since 1957—to highlight surf’s wider community with a book dedicated to the sport’s diverse characters, unexpected outposts, and collective culture.Based on interviews with surfers about the local communities they call home, The Breitling Book of Surfing is as much an in-depth travelogue as it is a beautiful photography book. It is for long-term surfing enthusiasts and newcomers alike, exploring the common values and passions that shape this diverse and dynamic global community connected by the ocean.

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Life on the remote island of Papavray in the 1970s was a world away from Mary J. MacLeodâ ™s urban existence in the south of England. And this peaceful environment was just what she was looking for.While indoor toilets were still something of a luxury, and â ˜teleeffissionsâ ™ could produce terror in some of the older residents, the glory of the mountains and the sea combined with the warmth of the island people meant she had found a haven for her family.Maryâ ™s post as district nurse gave her a unique insight into island life, and her stories of the troubles, joys, drama and comedies endured by her patients make this a charming and humorous account of community life on a small island in a bygone era.

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New cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator, Oliver JeffersThere once was a boyâ ¦ and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole.But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasnâ ™t what the penguin was looking for after allâ ¦

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Set sail on a wonderful adventure in this toddler-friendly board book from award-winning, bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers!There once was a boy and one day he found a penguin at his doorâ ¦The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole.But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasnâ ™t what the penguin was looking for after allâ ¦

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A queen on the edge. Anne Boleyn has mesmerised the English public for centuries. Her tragic execution, orchestrated by her own husband, never ceases to intrigue. How did this courtier s daughter become the queen of England, and what was it that really tore apart this illustrious marriage, making her the whore of England, an abandoned woman executed on the scaffold? While many stories of Anne Boleyn s downfall have been told, few have truly traced the origins of her tragic fate. In Thorns, Lust and Glory, Estelle Paranque takes us back to where it all started: to France, where Anne learned the lessons that would set her on the path to becoming one of England s most infamous queens. At the court of the French king as a resourceful teenage girl, Anne s journey to infamy began, and this landmark biography explores the world that shaped her, and how these loyalties would leave her vulnerable, leading to her ruin at the court of Henry VIII. A fascinating new perspective on Tudor history s most enduring story, Thorns, Lust and Glory is an unmissable account of a queen on the edge.

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A heartwarming picture book for children of three and up about the importance of home, by much-loved actor and activist Michael Sheen and co-author Jess Webb. When Spark the dragon wakes up to find a storm has destroyed his nest, he must find a new place to live. But Spark soon discovers that a house needs more than just walls to feel like home. Will he ever find the right place for him?This heartwarming story by Michael Sheen and co-author Jess Webb is brought to life by Sarah Massini s stunning illustrations. Publishing in association with homelessness charity Shelter, Puffin and the author Michael Sheen are proud to give £1 for every hardback copy of this book sold in the UK and Ireland to Shelter (registered charity no. 263710 England and Wales, SC002327 Scotland). Shelter will pay an equivalent amount for sales made in Wales to Shelter Cymru (registered charity no: 515902); in Northern Ireland to Housing Rights (registered charity no: NIC 105735); and in Ireland to Focus Ireland (charity no: CHY 7220). Shelter is a charity whose mission is to help support children and families affected by the UK⠙s housing emergency.

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The Book of Common Prayer is the traditional prayer book of the Church of England and an important source of its doctrine. This historic pew edition is perfect for both communal worship and liturgical study. Bound in sturdy faux leather, lightweight, and small enough to fit in a pocket, it is also ideal for on-the-go use.This edition contains the new prayers for His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family.

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An essential handbook for anyone researching the life of an ancestor using the census. Covers England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

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