the caledonian canal a d cameron

The Caledonian Canal records the history of one of Scotlandâ ™s most massive engineering projects, from Thomas Telfordâ ™s first survey in 1801 into the twenty-first century. Telfordâ ™s plan, to connect Loch Ness, Loch Oich and Loch Lochy with each other and the sea, was a huge undertaking which brought civil engineering to the Highlands on a heroic scale. Deep in the Highlands, far from the canal network of England, engineers forged their way through the Great Glen to construct the biggest canal of its day: twenty-two miles of artificial cutting and no fewer than twenty-eight locks.A.D. (Sandy) Cameronâ ™s book has long been recognised as the authoritative work on the canal as well as a reliable and useful guide to the surrounding area. There are intriguing old plans, not discovered until 1992, and a survey of the dramatic rise in pleasure-craft traffic during the last two decades. But the highlight of the recent past was undoubtedly the Tall Ships passing through the canal in stately procession in 1991. Impossible, then, not to feel the fascination of this beautiful waterway: a working piece of industrial history and a remarkable engineering achievement. This book is a fitting celebration of this remarkable feat of engineering.

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Percy Jackson meets Black Panther: inspired by West African and Igbo history and mythology, this thrilling, action-packed sequel to Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms sees Cameron and his friends return to Chidani and continue their quest to save the world!Cameron s last visit to Chidani was full of discoveries: he met his ancestors, his power awoke and he stepped into his role as the last Descendant. It was life-changing. And Cameron is eager to return.He needs to find the last gift, the ring of immortality, in order to stop the queen s evil sister and he believes Chidani holds the key to saving his mother and learning what happened to his father. But he must have a plan first, and plans take time.As Cameron and his friends, Zion and Aliyah, start seventh grade, they encounter a bully, Vince, and it doesn t take them long to realise that there is more to Vince than meets the eye. He is possessed by a mmo and under this demonic force he steals The Book of Chidani from Cameron, opens a portal to Chidani and gets sucked into it in the process.Forced to return to Chidani sooner than they planned, Cameron and his crew meet more gods and goddesses, who are notorious for their riddles, and are faced with impossible challenges and threats at every turn. This won t be an easy journey, but the true path to greatness is worth it.

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The long-awaited memoir by Cameron Croweâ ”one of Americaâ ™s most iconic journalists and filmmakersâ ”revealing his formative years in rock and roll and bringing to life stories that shaped a generation, in the bestselling tradition of Patti Smithâ ™s Just Kids. If youâ ™ve seen Almost Famous, you may think you know this story, but you donâ ™t. His clarity of observation and memory, his choice words, his people â “ Cameron Crowe, wonderfully, continues to serve us WES ANDERSONCameron Crowe was an unlikely rock and roll insider. Born in 1957 to parents who strictly banned the genre from their house, he dove headfirst into the world of music. By the time he graduated high school at fifteen, Crowe was contributing to Rolling Stone. His parents became believers, uneasily allowing him to interview and tour with legends like Led Zeppelin; Lynyrd Skynyrd; Bob Dylan; Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young; and Fleetwood Mac.Crowe spends his teens politely turning down the drugs and turning on his tape recorder. He talks his journalism teacher into giving him class credit for his road trip covering Led Zeppelinâ ™s 1975 tour. He earns the trust of icons like Gregg Allman and Joni Mitchell who had sworn to never again speak to Rolling Stone. He embeds with David Bowie as the sequestered genius transforms himself into a new persona: The Thin White Duke. Why did Bowie give Crowe such unprecedented access? Because youâ ™re young enough to be honest, Bowie tells him.This intimate family drama charts the path that leads Crowe to writing and directing some of the most beloved films of the past forty years, from Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Say Anything to Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous. With its vivid snapshots of a bygone era and a celebration of creativity and connection, The Uncool is an essential read for music lovers or anyone chasing their wildest dreams.

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The long-awaited memoir by Cameron Croweâ ”one of Americaâ ™s most iconic journalists and filmmakersâ ”revealing his formative years in rock and roll and bringing to life stories that shaped a generation, in the bestselling tradition of Patti Smithâ ™s Just Kids. If youâ ™ve seen Almost Famous, you may think you know this story, but you donâ ™t. His clarity of observation and memory, his choice words, his people â “ Cameron Crowe, wonderfully, continues to serve us WES ANDERSONCameron Crowe was an unlikely rock and roll insider. Born in 1957 to parents who strictly banned the genre from their house, he dove headfirst into the world of music. By the time he graduated high school at fifteen, Crowe was contributing to Rolling Stone. His parents became believers, uneasily allowing him to interview and tour with legends like Led Zeppelin; Lynyrd Skynyrd; Bob Dylan; Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young; and Fleetwood Mac.Crowe spends his teens politely turning down the drugs and turning on his tape recorder. He talks his journalism teacher into giving him class credit for his road trip covering Led Zeppelinâ ™s 1975 tour. He earns the trust of icons like Gregg Allman and Joni Mitchell who had sworn to never again speak to Rolling Stone. He embeds with David Bowie as the sequestered genius transforms himself into a new persona: The Thin White Duke. Why did Bowie give Crowe such unprecedented access? Because youâ ™re young enough to be honest, Bowie tells him.This intimate family drama charts the path that leads Crowe to writing and directing some of the most beloved films of the past forty years, from Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Say Anything to Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous. With its vivid snapshots of a bygone era and a celebration of creativity and connection, The Uncool is an essential read for music lovers or anyone chasing their wildest dreams.

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Julia Cameron invented the way people renovate the creative soul - New York TimesONE OF THE WATKINS TOP 100 MOST SPIRITUALLY INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF 2023The Artist s Way has uncovered the potential of millions of people. International bestselling author Julia Cameron uses her experience and world-renowned techniques as a creativity coach to challenge her readers to go deeper within themselves and open up wider horizons. Featuring inspiring essays on the creative process and more than 100 imaginative, engaging and energising tasks for authentic growth, renewal and healing, The Vein of Gold takes readers on a journey to the heart of creativity through seven kingdoms. Whether you are already actively pursuing a creative enterprise or are just beginning to nurture your own creativity, this powerful book provides the innovative and practical tools for mining the vein of gold within you.

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We should write because it is human nature to write Julia CameronFor those jumping into the writing life for the first time and for those already living it, the art of writing will never be the same after reading this book. Provocative, thoughtful and exciting, The Right to Write will draw you back again and again as you seek to liberate and cultivate the writer residing within you.This isn t a book of rules, which can stifle creativity - it s a book about using writing to bring clarity and passion to the act of living. The secret is in breaking loose from the grip of your established thought process to unleash the wave of creativity which is striving to express itself.With the techniques and illustrative stories in The Right to Write, you ll learn how to make writing a natural and intensely personal part of your life. You ll also discover the details of Cameron s own writing processes, the ones she uses to create her poetry, plays, essays, novels and bestselling books, including the world famousThe Artist s Way.

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Venice is alive with the magic and bustle of Carnevale.A city of mysterious masks and gorgeous palaces, of riches, patricians, intellectuals and artists. And amidst it all, something new is being born: magnificent voices are soaring above the spires, astonishing costumes are being crafted, and audiences are being transported, for the first time, by the power of the Opera.And beneath it all: espionage, organised crime, and murder.Swordsman Richard Hughes has arrived on the banks of the Grand Canal looking for a simpler life, only to be plunged - alongside Phillip de Chambray, a remarkable woman unable to show her true self - into the thick of the murkiest, most dangerous European politics, at a moment when someone is trying to destroy the opera, and Venice itself.Rich with authentic detail, this is the story of a complex world not so different from our own, and Christian Cameron, the modern master of historical fiction, brings real history to life in a way no other author can.

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Meet DI Hillary Green, a detective in the Oxfordshire Constabulary fighting to save her career. Not only has she lost her husband, but his actions have put her under internal investigation for corruption. Then a bashed and broken body is found floating in the Oxford Canal.

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An epic historical love story of freedom, courage and passion⠜It was the season of the beliye nochi when the sun never set and days slipped effortlessly into pearlescent nights. Tiny stars appeared, clusters of yellow in a paper sky. When you looked again, they were gone⠦⠝Young Anna Brianski has led a charmed life between St Petersburg and the peace of the Russian countryside, until one terrible day in December 1825. It⠙s a day that starts with winter sun and ends with blood on the snow. Until now, the only thing Anna has risked has been her naïve heart. But one day ⠓ the Decemberist Revolt ⠓ changes everything. Her family, her freedom and her friends are all in grave danger, as she sees the caprice and cruelty of the Tsar at first hand.Sweeping from high society to the frozen gulag, from the embrace of a lover to the tears of friends separated friends, The Rebel Daughters tells the story not just of the brave women who defied everyone by following the revolutionaries into the wilds of Siberia, but also how courage comes in many forms, the price we pay for defiance and how love can be greatest rebellion of all.

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Students at Lycroft Phelps are marked for success.As a straight-A student and girlfriend of the school s star rower, Charlotte believes in what the school has to offer. Meanwhile, scholarship student Max is struggling. Until he s asked to join the rowing team offering him popularity - but at what cost? Then there s Quinn, a sixth-generation legacy student, who should be able to lay claim to the school in a way others can t. Who instead must watch the boy who assaulted her continue to play at the top of the school s food chain. Only in the dead of night does Q realize the solution to her suffering: Colin Pearce must die.But Lycroft Phelps has more than one dark secret at its heart, and as the three students uncover just how far the school will go to keep those ugly truths hidden, there s a lot more than reputation at stake...A tense and timely thriller with a revenge plot that ll have you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow, Chelsea Pitcher and Louise O Neill.

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An epic historical love story of freedom, courage and passion⠜It was the season of the beliye nochi when the sun never set and days slipped effortlessly into pearlescent nights. Tiny stars appeared, clusters of yellow in a paper sky. When you looked again, they were gone⠦⠝Young Anna Brianski has led a charmed life between St Petersburg and the peace of the Russian countryside, until one terrible day in December 1825. It⠙s a day that starts with winter sun and ends with blood on the snow. Until now, the only thing Anna has risked has been her naïve heart. But one day ⠓ the Decemberist Revolt ⠓ changes everything. Her family, her freedom and her friends are all in grave danger, as she sees the caprice and cruelty of the Tsar at first hand.Sweeping from high society to the frozen gulag, from the embrace of a lover to the tears of friends separated friends, The Rebel Daughters tells the story not just of the brave women who defied everyone by following the revolutionaries into the wilds of Siberia, but also how courage comes in many forms, the price we pay for defiance and how love can be greatest rebellion of all.

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An expert playbook for effective strategy execution with a focus on proven, real-world, implementation In The Execution Challenge: Delivering Great Strategy at Scale, a team of renowned strategy execution researchers and consultants delivers a practical and insightful new take on how to effectively execute strategy in today s complex, fast-changing environments. The authors focus on the often missing ⠜HOW⠝ of strategy execution ⠔ exploring the holistic perspectives, skills, and approaches needed to inform and translate strategy and create and maintain a ⠜line-of-sight⠝ between your strategy and its execution. You ll find proven techniques that you can implement to ensure that changes in business strategy are reflected in complementary changes to the organizational project portfolio. The Execution Challenge includes over 70 diagrams and figures, an organizational assessment, and reusable frameworks. You ll also discover: A comprehensive leadership toolkit of approaches, skills, knowledge, processes, and examples you can employ immediately to translate and execute on even the most ambitious strategiesA multidimensional and nuanced perspective on understanding modern organizational structures and design that provides a comprehensive view of your firm s value propositionHow to align business strategy with project-level execution and maintain the alignment as strategy evolves A can t-miss toolkit for converting words and ideas into coordinated action and momentum, The Execution Challenge is the real-world guide to strategy execution that executives, strategists, transformation and innovation leaders, strategic planners, managers, directors, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders have been waiting for.

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This book describes the features, construction, and history of the Panama Canal. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2â “3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3â “7.

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The defensive hockey player requires a variety of skills that can be easy to overlook. In Elite Hockey Defense: Skills and Strategies for the Modern Game, author Dave Cameron lays out essential techniques and tactics needed to create dynamic defensive players.

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In An Appetite for Wonder Richard Dawkins brought us his engaging memoir of the first 35 years of his life from early childhood in Africa to publication of The Selfish Gene in 1976, when he shot to fame as one of the most exciting new scientists of his generation. In Brief Candle in the Dark he continues his autobiography, following the threads that have run through the second half of his life so far and homing in on the key individuals, institutions and ideas that inspired and motivated him. He paints a vivid picture, coloured with wit, anecdote and digression, of the twenty-five postgraduate years he spent teaching at Oxford. He pays affectionate tribute to past colleagues and students, recalling the idiosyncrasies of an establishment steeped in ancient tradition and arcane ritual while also recording his respect for the profound commitment to learning and discovery that lies at its core. He invites us to share the life of a travelling scientist, from fieldwork on the Panama Canal to conferences of stratospheric eminence in exotic locations in the company of some of the most prominent of the world s scientific luminaries. And he describes his experiences with his many publishers, television producers, interviewers and partners in debate, not least in the heady period when, after publication of The God Delusion in 2006, he is dubbed the world s most outspoken and controversial atheist. Most important of all, for the first time he reviews with fresh and stimulating insights the evolving narrative of his ideas about science over the course of his highly distinguished career as thinker, teacher and writer. In Brief Candle in the Dark we are invited to enter with him a constantly stimulating world of discovery and to meet a fascinating cast of exceptional characters described by the talented pen of one of the most exceptional of them all. Richard Dawkins first catapulted to fame with his iconic work The Selfish Gene (1976) which he followed with a string of prestigious books, the latest of which was Part 1 of his autobiography, An Appetite for Wonder (2013). He is a Fellow of both the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Literature and the recipient of numerous honours and awards. He remains a fellow of New College, Oxford. In 2013, Dawkins was voted the world s top thinker in Prospect magazine s poll of 10,000 readers from over 100 countries.

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The definitive guide to seeing the very best of the East of England under paddle power.Dotted with idyllic islands, picturesque villages and beautiful coastline, the East of England boasts a multitude of options for paddlers â “ if you know where to look. From the spectacular Norfolk Broads to beautiful Mersea Island and the tranquil River Cam, Paddle the East of England is the complete guide to the best paddles along the rivers, inshore waters and estuaries of these varied landscapes.Written by the team who run East of England Paddlesports (the UKâ ™s largest paddlesports group to be affiliated to Paddle UK), this guide covers all regions of the East of England:- Essex, including Blackwater, Two Tree Island, Southend Pier, Osea Island, Mersea and Maldon- Suffolk, including Pin Mill, Shingle Street and Sudbury- Norfolk, including the Dilham Canal, Rockland Broad, Buxton Mill, and Brancaster Staithe- Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, including the River Cam, Grantchester Meadows, River Ouse, Bishops Stortford and River Lee NavigationsFrom short paddles to longer expeditions, this book includes excursions for all levels of ability, with most well suited to canoe, kayak and paddleboard. Responsible paddling is covered thoroughly, with a guide to safety equipment and how to use it properly, staying environmentally aware, and advice on licensing. Each chapter details the best places to stop, and the wildlife to look out for along the way.With beautiful photography, and clear maps containing directions to paddle and launching points, this is the essential guide to making the very most of exploring the East of England under paddle power.

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The ultimate house party mystery . . . old secrets and new dangers collide in this deliciously thrilling tale Lisa Gardner, No.1 New York Times bestselling author Anyone yearning for a page-turning gothic story with a big house - and a shocking family secret - at its heart should gatecrash The Perfect Guests immediately! Eve Chase, Sunday Times bestselling authorEight strangersOne deadly invitationWelcome to Raven Hall . . .After years of abandonment, Raven Hall has been restored to its former glory. For one night only, it is playing host to an evening of murder mystery.The guests have gathered. The roles have been cast.But someone is playing a sinister game, one with devastating consequences.And as the guests are about to discover, the truth is much darker than fiction.Raven Hall is waiting for you . . .Praise for The Perfect Guests: A richly atmospheric time-slip mystery with the pulse of a thriller, The Perfect Guests is deliciously evocative and absolutely spellbinding Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author Twisty and gripping, with a deliciously sinister murder mystery backdrop, The Perfect Guests had me utterly hooked, from its intriguing start right up until its heart-in-mouth ending. Dark, thrilling and expertly layered with secrets and suspense, it s a story you ll find impossible to put down Holly Miller, bestselling author of The Sight of You A fabulously atmospheric setting, a cast of intriguing characters, and layer upon layer of mystery - this is a brilliant read C. J. Cooper, bestselling author of The Book Club Stunningly written, simmering with secrets and tension, I cannot recommend The Perfect Guests highly enough Jenny Ashcroft, bestselling author A large, old house with a tragic past; a murder mystery weekend turning sinister; strange games of pretend being played within a family . . . What s not to love? Gripping from start to finish Helen Cooper, author of The Downstairs Neighbour A page-turning tale full of suspense, secrets and shocking revelations . . . The Perfect Guests is a deliciously compulsive read Saskia Sarginson, bestselling author of The Twins Twisty and utterly engrossing, I raced through it in one sitting and didn t stop until I reached the jaw-dropping ending Lindsay Cameron, author of Just One Look The Perfect Guests is a Gothic mystery with an intriguing sense of place and a story that slowly unfurls with sinister tension. This page-turning novel, where games are always dangerous, takes on a life of its own Lisa Ballantyne, Richard Judy bestselling author This will keep you turning those pages. The characters are still playing on my mind Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband s Wife Spine-chilling fun Morning Star

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An impressively presented guide to the 47 incumbents who have held the highest-ranking political office in the United States government. • An analysis of the politicians, statesmen and private individuals, and their lasting legacies that have helped shape the course of history • An insightful guide to the role of president from that envisaged by the Founding Fathers of America to the extensive executive powers of the political office today • Each president is presented within the context of major social, political and economic events and developments that have helped to shape the course of world history • Feature boxes present all the facts about each president, including their social, political, and religious backgrounds • Contains more than 460 stunning photographs, fine art paintings, contemporary sketches, artworks and maps This unparalleled reference book is a powerful guide to the 44 incumbents who have held the highest-ranking political office in the United States’ government. An amazing collection of photographs, paintings, sketches, election posters and documents illustrate this authoritative volume. Opening with George Washington, the book provides an in-depth analysis of each US president. Many presidents have shaped world history – Abraham Lincoln and the abolition of slavery, Roosevelt and the Panama Canal, the assassination of Kennedy. Key facts about every president, their term in office and their life stories are presented in domestic and international context. About the Author Professor Jon Roper became head of the Department for American Studies at Swansea University in 1996 and is now Director of Internationalisation in the School of Arts and Humanities. He is the author of The Contours of American Politics (Polity Press), The American Presidents: Heroic Leadership from Kennedy to Clinton (Edinburgh University Press), and Democracy and Its Critics:Anglo American Democratic Thought in the Nineteenth Century (Unwin Hyman).

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The Everyman edition reprints the classic black and white illustrations of C. Walter Hodges which accompanied the first edition in 1954.Around the year 117 AD, the Ninth Legion, stationed at Eburacum - modern day York - marched north to suppress a rebellion of the Caledonian tribes, and was never heard of again. During the 1860s, a wingless Roman Eagle was discovered during excavations at the village of Silchester in Hampshire, puzzling archaeologists and scholars alike. Rosemary Sutcliff weaves a compelling story from these two mysteries, dispatching her hero, the young Roman officer Marcus Aquila, on a perilous journey beyond Hadrian s Wall to find out what happened to the discredited legion in which his father served, and to salvage, if he can, its Eagle and its honour.All the essential elements of a classic adventure are here - the daring quest, the uncovering of the secrets of the past, and a nerve-racking escape across the mountains, pursued by vengeful tribesmen. But it is the human element which triumphs, and one of the most memorable scenes in the book is Marcus appealing to a crowd baying for blood to save a young British gladiator from certain death during the Saturnalia Games. Proud son of a Brigantian chieftain, Esca becomes his slave, then his freedman, and the indispensable companion of his travels. The Eagle of the Ninth is partly the story of their growing friendship, crossing the divide created by conquest and colonialism; and partly Marcus s journey of self-discovery as he learns of his father s fate and comes to terms with the end of his own military career. At the end he embraces a different, more hopeful future - not in Rome but under the pale and changeful northern skies - acquiring a farm in the Downs, and marrying the girl next door.The Eagle of the Ninth has all its author s hallmark qualities - a mature and complex story, a wealth of historical detail, cultural sensitivity, wit and compassion. Above all, Sutcliff is able to conjure up the atmosphere of a distant age in a totally convincing way. It is hardly surprising that her work would set the standard for all historical fiction to come.

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_______________ If you love the TV series Grantchester, donâ ™t miss this captivating prequel. It reveals the backstory of how a young Sidney Chambers, carefree in London just before the Second World War, came to be the charming crime-fighting clergyman we know today - Yours Charming, clever and warm: perfect comfort food for the soul - Joanne Harris, Daily Telegraph An engaging and witty prequel - Washington Post Hugely enjoyable â ¦ Some of the finest writing I have ever read about the sorrow and the pity of war - Herald_______________The captivating prequel to the treasured Grantchester series follows the life, loves and losses of a young Sidney Chambers in post-war LondonIt is 1938, and eighteen-year-old Sidney Chambers is dancing the quickstep with Amanda Kendall at her brother Robertâ ™s birthday party at the Caledonian Club. No one can believe, on this golden evening, that there could ever be another war. Returning to London seven years later, Sidney has gained a Military Cross, and lost his best friend on the battlefields of Italy. The carefree youth that he and his friends were promised has been blown apart, just like the rest of the world â “ and Sidney, carrying a terrible, secret guilt, must decide what to do with the rest of his life. But he has heard a call: constant, though quiet, and growing ever more persistent. To the incredulity of his family and the derision of his friends â “ the irrepressible actor Freddie, and the beautiful, spiky Amanda â “ Sidney must now negotiate his path to God: the course of which, much like true love, never runs smooth. The touching, engaging and surprising origin story of the Grantchester Mysteriesâ ™s beloved Archdeacon, Sidney Chambers, The Road to Grantchester will delight new and old fans alike.

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Following the popular BBC series, this book is the comprehensive guide to one of Europe #39;s largest and most ambitious gardening projects, the magnificent RHS Bridgewater. RHS Garden Bridgewater has a rich history, deeply entrenched personal connections with the local community and now a dazzling and exciting future, all of which is brought to life in this sumptuous book. Set on the site of the former Worsley New Hall stately home in Manchester, bordering the Bridgewater canal, the Bridgewater garden is one of the most exciting public garden projects undertaken anywhere in the world in recent years. Guided by a masterplan from the renowned landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith, it is a showpiece of horticultural excellence with a rich array of attractions, from walled gardens and Chinese streamside features to aromatic kitchen gardens and verdant wooded areas, all placed at the heart of the community.RHS Garden Bridgewater charts the glory years of royal visits to the site, the decline and fall into disrepair and the subsequent restoration and development of the gardens into what they are today. Chronicling personal memories from the people who shaped the gardens, the book is beautifully illustrated and provides a complete insight into how a garden was and will once again become an integral and inspirational part of the community.

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A SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, SPECTATOR, NEW STATESMAN, TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR A richly panoramic exploration of the British experience of India ... hugely researched and elegantly written, sensitive to the ironies of the past and brimming with colourful details Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday TimesThe British in this book lived in India from shortly after the reign of Elizabeth I until well into the reign of Elizabeth II. Who were they? What drove these men and women to risk their lives on long voyages down the Atlantic and across the Indian Ocean or later via the Suez Canal? And when they got to India, what did they do and how did they live?This book explores the lives of the many different sorts of Briton who went to India: viceroys and offcials, soldiers and missionaries, planters and foresters, merchants, engineers, teachers and doctors. It evokes the three and a half centuries of their ambitions and experiences, together with the lives of their families, recording the diversity of their work and their leisure, and the complexity of their relationships with the peoples of India. It also describes the lives of many who did not fit in with the usual image of the Raj: the tramps and rascals, the men who went native , the women who scorned the role of the traditional memsahib.David Gilmour has spent decades researching in archives, studying the papers of many people whohave never been written about before, to create a magnificent tapestry of British life in India. It isexceptional work of scholarly recovery portrays individuals with understanding and humour, and makes an original and engaging contribution to a long and important period of British and Indian history.

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The post-war world was dominated by the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R., but the events of 1956 exposed their limitations. On 22 October 1956, following Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasserâ ™s nationalisation of the Suez Canal, British Prime Minister Anthony Eden secretly met with French and Israeli leaders in Sevres, France. They agreed that Israel would invade Egypt, with Britain and France intervening under the guise of peacemaking to secure control of the canal and topple Nasser. On 23 October, far from the Middle East, hundreds of thousands of protesters in Budapest opposed Soviet occupation, tearing down Stalin statues. The uprising escalated as the Soviet Red Army intervened, leading to twelve days of violence, thousands killed or injured, and 250,000 Hungarians fleeing their country. Britain and France withdrew from the Suez after nine days of fighting, their ambitions thwarted by international pressure and canal closure. The U.S. and U.S.S.R. struggled to influence these events. The U.S., preoccupied with domestic elections and the threat of Soviet nuclear retaliation, could not support Eastern European movements. Soviet actions during the Hungarian uprising weakened their global image. Norman Ridleyâ ™s analysis reveals how these crises highlighted the limitations of superpower influence. Despite their nuclear strength, the U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. faced challenges they could not overcome, showing their mutual struggles in shaping the post-war world order.

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Versailles seen from the sky is dreamlike. First to experience this remarkable sight on September 19, 1783, were three passengers aboard the world s first hot-air balloon flight: a sheep, a duck, and a chicken. These animals rose up into the sky in front of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, making Versailles a pioneering location in the conquest of the air.In the twenty-first century, the advent of drone cameras makes it possible to capture an infinity of new perspectives from the air. Versailles is particularly beautiful when seen from above, and the stunning images in this volume reveal the ingenious geometry of its different spaces, while also offering a panoramic view of the estate in all its immensity. The classical gardens lend themselves well to aerial views: the Grande Perspective, the fountains, the intricate parterres, many of which were plotted out on architectural plans. The wooded groves seem to take on new forms: the Domes, Colonnade, and Obelisk groves resemble watch faces on which the channels that feed the fountains mark out the time; the Chestnut Grove shrouded in snow assumes the shape of a violin; the Grand Canal at sunset becomes a glowing ribbon.Versailles from the Sky

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A breathtaking historical novel following the incredible construction of the Panama Canal and casting light on the unsung people who lived and laboured in its shadow – by acclaimed author Cristina Henríquez. It is said that the Canal will be the greatest feat of engineering in history. But first, it must be built.Ada Bunting, a bold sixteen-year-old from Barbados, arrives alone in Panama as a stowaway alongside thousands of other West Indians seeking work in the grand building project of the Canal. Francisco, a local fisherman, resents the foreign nations clamouring for a slice of his country, but nothing is more upsetting for him than his son Omar’s decision to work as a digger. For Omar, whose upbringing was quiet and lonely, this job offers a chance to finally find connection and independence.Scientist John Oswald has come from further afield. He has journeyed to Panama in pursuit of one goal: eliminating malaria. But everything hangs in the balance as his wife Marian falls ill herself.When John witnesses an act of bravery and compassion from Ada one day, he hires her on the spot as a caregiver for his wife. This fateful decision sets in motion a sweeping tale of ambition, loyalty, and sacrifice. Breathtaking and impossible to put down, The Great Divide explores the lives of the labourers, fishmongers, journalists, protesters, doctors and soothsayers who lived alongside the construction of the Canal – those rarely acknowledged by history even as they carved out its course.

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The Artist s Way is like Dry January for creative types and artists swear by it DEFECTOR Morning pages are the most cost-effective therapy I ve ever found TIM FERRISS Without The Artist s Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love ELIZABETH GILBERT Morning pages has become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential VOGUETHE ESSENTIAL HANDBOOK TO THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERHailed as the Queen of Creativity, Julia Cameron is the authority on artistic wisdom and has transformed the lives of millions around the world. Guiding readers to the heart of their practice, here she presents her indispensable Artist s Way toolkit of Morning Pages, Artist Dates, Walks and Guidance, along with never-before-seen insights and affirmations designed to spark purpose.Laying out the Artist s Way philosophy into a precise and accessible collection of ready-to-use steps, readers will access their inner voice, experience deeper intuition and ultimately meet themselves - and others - on the pathway to self-discovery. Used together as part of a spiritual practice, these tools form the bedrock of artistic expression and illuminate the way for any creative journey.

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The grieving widow. The other woman. Which one is which?When Cameron Swift is shot and killed outside his family home, DC Beth Chamberlain is appointed Family Liaison Officer. Her role is to support the family â “ and investigate them. Monika, Cameron s partner and mother of two sons, had to be prised off his lifeless body after she discovered him. She has no idea why anyone would target Cameron. Beth can understand Monika s confusion. To everyone in their affluent community, Monika and her family seemed just like any other. But then Beth gets a call. Sara is on holiday with her daughters when she sees the news. She calls the police in the UK, outraged that no one has contacted her to let her know or offer support. After all, she and Cameron had been together for the last seven years. Until Cameron died, Monika and Sara had no idea each other existed. As the case unfolds, Beth discovers that nothing is quite as it appears and everyone, it seems, has secrets. Especially the dead... Previously published as After He s Gone, The Other Woman is the first book featuring DC Beth Chamberlain.Praise for Jane Isaac: Gripping subjects, brilliantly drawn characters and a twisty turny journey from beginning to end. A tense, thrilling read and definitely 5 humongous stars from me Angela Marsons on Hush Little Baby Jane Isaac knows how to tell a good yarn. Expertly plotted and true to life Mel Sherratt on For Better, For Worse Isaac does a superb job of escalating the tension and dread Publishers Weekly Move over La Plante... Susan May, Suspense Magazine Tense, dark and gritty: perfect combination Ian Patrick, author of Rubicon Crime writing at its best David Evans, CWA Debut Dagger-shortlisted author of Torment Jane Isaac just gets better with every book. Deeply unsettling and unputdownable Rebecca Bradley, bestselling author of the DI Hannah Robbins series Jane Isaac writes unmissable quality crime fiction Michael Wood, author of For Reasons Unknown Gripped from the very first page... and just when you think it s over, it s really only the beginning June Taylor, author of Losing Juliet Brilliantly and intricately plotted, Jane Isaac has produced a terrific page-turner Lizzie Sirett, Mystery People

Objev podobné jako The Other Woman - Jane Isaacová

Comprehensive and definitive volume telling the complete story of how Aliens was made, featuring new interviews with some of the cast and production crew, and including many rarely seen photos and illustrations from the Fox archives. As one of the most highly regarded movie sequels of all time, Aliens quickly embedded itself in the minds of cinemagoers around the world when it was released in 1986. Driven by the singular vision of director James Cameron and guided by producer Gale Ann Hurd, its relentless action and unforgettable characters helped cement its place as an undisputed classic of 1980s cinema.The Making of Aliens tells the complete story of how Cameron and Hurd, together with their immensely talented cast and crew, brought heroine Ellen Ripley back to the big screen--and upped the stakes by introducing a whole army of aliens for her to face. Interviews with the cast and crew, alongside revealing photography and fascinating concept art, illustrate the film s eventful journey from its beginnings as a sequel that nobody wanted to make through to its transformation into one of the highest-grossing blockbusters of the decade.

Objev podobné jako The Making of Aliens - J.W. Rinzler

A real triumph, beautifully written, with many wonderful stories of the Savoy. Lady Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting An elegantly crafted, yet spritely and sparkling book, perfectly befitting its subject. - Ophelia Field, author of The FavouriteIn three generations, the D Oyly Carte family pioneered the luxury hotel and the modern theatre, propelled Gilbert and Sullivan to lasting stardom, made Oscar Wilde a transatlantic celebrity, inspired a P. G. Wodehouse series, and popularised early jazz, electric lights and Art Deco. Following the history of the iconic Savoy Hotel through three generations of the D Oyly Carte family, The Secret Life of the Savoy revives an extroardinary cultural legacy. For The Gondoliers-themed birthday dinner, the hotel obligingly flooded the courtyard to conjure the Grand Canal of Venice. Dinner was served on a silk-lined floating gondola, real swans were swimming in the water, and as a final flourish, a baby elephant borrowed from London Zoo pulled a five-foot high birthday cake.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Life of the Savoy - Olivia Williams

**Winner of the Best Pregnancy Product at the Mother Baby Awards 2025**â ˜Marie Louise is a dream come true for any parent with her uncanny ability to simplify the most important and complicated questionsâ ™Emma Bunton, co-founder of Kit and KinWhether you are planning for a baby, just found out you are pregnant or well into your third trimester, this book will help you to feel confident, informed and inspired about your exciting journey ahead.Through years of work with families, Senior Midwife Marie Louise reveals the key things that will make the biggest, most positive difference to you and your baby as you navigate these life-changing months.As well as this, Marie Louise is renowned for bringing complex science to life. Youâ ™ll discover fascinating facts that underpin everything you and your baby will go through, including -- How your nervous system is synced with your baby and why baby already knows a lot about you when they are born- The unique process your baby goes through to pass through the birth canal and how you work together in labour- Incredible facts about breast milkPacked with the most up-to-date findings and expert insights, you ll find everything you need to prepare for motherhood and, most importantly, understand and appreciate just how amazing you and your baby both are!

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An enjoyable 19th century read following doomed happenings and grisly, secret premonitions. An eminent doctor is visited by a desperate woman with a question: am I evil, or insane?When the letters from Italian servant to his wife in London suddenly cease, she is convinced he has been murdered.In the darkened bedroom of a mouldering palazzo by the Grand Canal, an English lord sickens and suddenly dies.How are these little mysteries connected? Spend the night in Room 14 of Veniceâ ™s finest hotel, and find out the truth â “ if you dareâ ¦INCLUDES THE GHOST STORY â ˜THE DREAM WOMANâ ™

Objev podobné jako The Haunted Hotel - Wilkie Collins

Spring, 1858. The route of the Caledonian Railway through the southern uplands of the Scottish countryside is disrupted by a fatal crash. Inspector Robert Colbeck and Sergeant Victor Leeming are called from the crime of London to investigate, and must contend with old enemy Superintendent Rory McTurk to uncover the criminals behind the disaster.

Objev podobné jako Peril on the Royal Train - Edward Marston

Guidebook to walking the Great Glen Way, a 79 mile National Trail along the Caledonia Canal from Fort William to Inverness. Easily walked within a week in all seasons, the Great Glen Way is an ideal introduction to long-distance walking in Scotland. The route is described in both directions, and a separate OS 1:25K mapping booklet is included.

Objev podobné jako Walking the Great Glen Way - Paddy Dillon

A Mill & Mortar THE SPICE éves naptár egy 12 fémdobozból álló készlet, amely minden hónapra egy különleges fűszert vagy keveréket tartalmaz. A fűszerek szerves alapanyagokból készültek, és egy elegáns fadobozban érkeznek. A termék ideális ajándék a főzés szerelmeseinek, akik szeretnének új ízeket fedezni fel.

• 12 különleges, hónapra lebontott fűszer a prémium fémdobozokban.
• Elegáns fadoboz, amely stílusos konyhai dekoráció is egyben.
• Kiváló minőségű, szerves alapanyagokból készült fűszerek és keverékek.
• Teljes éven át tartó gasztronómiai inspiráció és felfedezés.

Objev podobné jako Roční kalendář THE SPICE, Mill

A THE ESSENTIALS kupcake készlet 14 darabból áll, amelyeket egy elegáns, rózsaszín, könyv alakú dobozban tárolnak. Tartalmaz egy fa nyelű szilikonspatulát, egy textil díszítő zsákot, nyolc szilikontálcát és tíz különböző méretű díszítő csövet. A készlet minden szükséges eszközt biztosít a tökéletes kupcakek elkészítéséhez és díszítéséhez.

• Könyv alakú, rózsaszín dobozban található elegáns készlet, amely könnyen tárolható és stílusosan mutat a polcon.
• Tartalmaz minden alapvető eszközt a tökéletes kupcakek elkészítéséhez és díszítéséhez, beleértve a szilikontálcákat, a díszítő csöveket és a textil díszítő zsákot.
• A szilikontálcák újrahasználhatók, környezetbarátak és egyenletes sütést biztosítanak, míg a fa nyelű szilikonspatula precíz keverést és kenést tesz lehetővé.
• A készlet tartós, minőségi anyagokból készült, könnyen tisztítható, és ideális kezdőknek és otthoni sütőknek egyaránt.

Objev podobné jako Sada na cupcakes THE ESSENTIALS, sada 14 ks, růžová, Printworks

DI Hillary Green returns, a detective in the Oxfordshire Constabulary fighting to save her career. Not only has she lost herhusband, but his actions have put her under internal investigation for corruption. Then a bashed and broken body is foundfloating in the Oxford Canal.

Objev podobné jako Murder at the University - Martin Faith

In a city of masks, no one is what they seem . . . Englishman Richard Hughes has survived a stint as a galley slave and is now a free man in Venice, where he enjoys a modest life as a fencing master. He believes he has long-since left behind the ideals that landed him in slavery...until he stumbles across an attempted murder close to home. As he hunts for the red-masked assassin who is picking off the city s Libertini, Richard and his new rescued friend Philip are drawn into a conspiracy that stretches from Venice to the Vatican and beyond...This is the Venice of waterfront palaces, romance, Carnivale and gondolas - but also of sharp swords, lawless criminals and ruthless assassins; based on real events and richly brought to life by the master of historical fiction, Christian Cameron. Cameron is a true master of the genre . . . skilful, humorous and finely wrought - Ben Kane, bestselling author of The Eagles of Rome series Agile and rapier-sharp - Chris Lloyd, award-winning author of the Occupation series A masterclass in historical adventure - Miranda Malins, author of The Rebel DaughterREADERS LOVE THE VENETIAN HERETIC: An excellent story, quite different than the usual military stuff for which the author is deservedly renowned so quite refreshing in many ways ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was fantastic . . . Cameron is very quickly becoming a favourite author of mine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cameron s Venice has a sense of place, of history, and feels at once grand and intimately human ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely brilliant novel, made deep and real by a massive amount of research, but Cameron s ability to create plausible and interesting characters shines through ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is a masterful blend of historical fiction and mystery, further cementing Christian Cameron as one of the very best in the genre ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Venetian Heretic - Christian Cameron

Percy Jackson meets Black Panther - this blockbuster middle-grade fantasy adventure is perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers.Cameron Battle grew up reading The Book of Chidani, cherishing stories about the fabled kingdom that cut itself off from the world to save the Igbo people from danger. Passed down over generations, the Book is Cameronâ ™s only connection to his parents, who disappeared one fateful night two years ago.Ever since, his grandmother has kept the Book locked away, but it calls to Cameron. When he and his best friends, Zion and Aliyah, decide to open it again, they are magically transported to Chidani. Instead of a land of beauty and wonder, they find a kingdom in extreme danger, as the queenâ ™s sister seeks to destroy the barrier between worlds. The people of Chidani have been waiting for the last Descendant to return and save them â ¦ but is Cameron ready to be the hero they need?Inspired by West African and Igbo history and mythology, this adventure-filled fantasy introduces readers to Cameron Battle as he begins his journey to greatness.

Objev podobné jako Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms - Jamar J. Perry

Life moves at a slower pace on the canals. But death always comes when you least expect it.The last thing DS Stephanie Johnson and DS Andy Carter expected during their much-needed canal holiday was a murder. When retired folk musician Annie Shipton is found stabbed through the neck at the helm of her barge, the couple can’t help investigating the seemingly impossible crime. Nobody else boarded Annie’s boat—so how was she killed from behind?With the method a perplexing mystery, DCI Oldroyd is summoned from Harrogate, and it’s not long before the detectives have a long list of potential suspects with a motive to want Annie dead. There’s the young cyclist she argued with over access to the towpath, an ambitious and arrogant local developer she clashed with repeatedly, an estranged husband…and more than a few lingering issues with her former bandmates, most of whom live along the canal.When a second murder sends shockwaves through the community, the locals start talking about a curse on the waterway. It seems the killer will go to any lengths to avoid detection. But can Oldroyd hunt them down before someone else becomes the next target?

Objev podobné jako The Canal Murders - J. R. Ellis

Guidebook to walking along the Kennet Avon Canal. The 94 mile route from Reading to Bristol is split into 7 stages of fairly easy walking, and includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath and Bristol s Floating Harbour. 20 circular walks are also included, ranging from 4¼ to 9 miles, taking in the best sections of the canal.

Objev podobné jako The Kennet and Avon Canal - Steve Davison

When Cameron Post s parents die suddenly in a car crash, her shocking first thought is relief. Relief they ll never know that, hours earlier, she had been kissing a girl.But that relief doesn t last, and Cam is forced to move in with her conservative aunt Ruth and her well-intentioned but hopelessly old-fashioned grandmother. She knows that from this point on, her life will forever be different. Survival in Miles City, Montana, means blending in and leaving well enough alone, and Cam becomes an expert at both.Then Coley Taylor moves to town. Beautiful, pickup-driving Coley is a perfect cowgirl with the perfect boyfriend to match. She and Cam forge an unexpected and intense friendship, one that seems to leave room for something more to emerge. But just as that starts to seem like a real possibility, ultrareligious Aunt Ruth takes drastic action to fix her niece, bringing Cam face-to-face with the cost of denying her true self-even if she s not quite sure who that is.The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a stunning and unforgettable literary debut about discovering who you are and finding the courage to live life according to your own rules.Reviews: Danforth s narrative of a bruised young woman finding her feet in a complicated world is a tremendous achievement: strikingly unsentimental, and full of characters who feel entirely rounded and real . . . An inspiring read Sarah Waters, author of TIPPING THE VELVET and FINGERSMITH If Holden Caulfield had been a gay girl from Montana, this is the story he might have told-it s funny, heartbreaking, and beautifully rendered Curtis Sittenfeld, bestselling author of PREP and AMERICAN WIFE An important book - one that can change lives Jacqueline Woodson, award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING Rich with detail and emotion, a sophisticated read for teens and adults alike. Kirkus starred review The story is riveting, beautiful, and full of the kind of detail that brings to life a place (rural Montana), a time (the early 1990s), and a questioning teenage girl Publishers Weekly starred review

Objev podobné jako The Miseducation of Cameron Post - Emily Danforth

For over four decades, Cameron McNeish has chronicled Scotlandâ ™s majestic landscapes and the outdoor communities who inhabit them.While much has changed, especially in terms of conservation and access, the hills themselves remain little altered, as do the reasons people visit them. In this collection of essays and diary entries, Cameron shines the light of experience on memory, and renews his vision, keen to share his insights with the many people who love Scotlandâ ™s outdoors.

Objev podobné jako An Eye to the Hills - Cameron McNeish

Charting 400 years of history, this is the astonishing true story of the Anne Frank House, beautifully illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.In the middle of Amsterdam, stands a tall, narrow house on a canal. Over the course of four centuries the house has been a home to many ⠓ from poor families to wealthy couples, and those hiding from persecution. Like the family of a young Jewish girl who sought refuge in the annexe and wrote in her diary of the ⠜old house on the canal⠝. The girl⠙s name was Anne Frank, and her diary became world famous.

Objev podobné jako The House on the Canal: The Story of the House that Hid Anne Frank - Thomas Harding

Charting 400 years of history, this is the astonishing true story of the Anne Frank House, beautifully illustrated by Britta Teckentrup. In the middle of Amsterdam stands a tall, narrow house on a canal. Over the course of four centuries the house has been a home to many ⠓ from poor families to wealthy couples, and those hiding from persecution. Like the family of a young Jewish girl who sought refuge in the annexe and wrote in her diary of the ⠜old house on the canal⠝. The girl⠙s name was Anne Frank, and her diary became world famous.

Objev podobné jako The House on the Canal: The Story of the House that Hid Anne Frank - Thomas Harding

The term dogwhistle, meaning a political message with a hidden or coded meaning, only entered mainstream usage in the mid-1990s, but today it seems to be everywhere. Accusations of dogwhistling fly in every political direction, and the meaning of the term has broadened to encompass an ever-expanding range of words, images, actions and objects. This book investigates the rise of the dogwhistle as a key cultural and political reference point, arguing that it s a sign of our political times. It s related both to the polarized nature of politics in the era of populism, culture wars and online echo chambers, and to the preoccupation of radical activists on both sides of the traditional left/right divide with controlling language as a way of remaking culture. Their political aims are different, but their tactics are more similar than they might appear. As well as examining how these tactics have recently been used, and looking at the arguments they now regularly prompt in public settings from social media to courts of law, this book by linguist Deborah Cameron considers some of the theoretical questions they raise about the way communication works and the effects it is capable of producing. It asks why contemporary radical movements put so much emphasis on words and symbols, and whether their faith in the power of language is justified.

Objev podobné jako The Rise of Dogwhistle Politics - Deborah Cameron

This is a heartwarming tale about two siblings that share an unbreakable bond. Avery and Mira are as different as the sky and the sea. Avery is gentle like the whispering breeze and Mira is wild like a crashing wave. Despite their differences, they spend every day together on the beach their home. When a playful treasure hunt leads to an argument, the siblings separate, only to realise how much they need each other. As danger looms on the horizon, will Mira s bravery and Avery s courage bring them back together? This magical and touching story from author-illustrator Becky Cameron is a celebration of sibling love, understanding and the importance of always coming together, no matter the distance.

Objev podobné jako The Angel and the Mermaid - Becky Cameron

â ˜The political memoir of the decadeâ ™ Sunday TimesThe #1 Sunday Times BestsellerWhat was it like to lead the Conservative Party back to power and form a coalition government? How does a Prime Minister turn around an economy, handle a migration crisis and respond to a rapidly changing Europe? Why call a referendum on Britainâ ™s EU membership?David Cameron answers these questions and more with a candour that extends beyond the events he faced to the people he encountered and, fascinatingly, to the things he got right and wrong.He talks too about what has happened in the four years since that momentous vote in what is the frankest insight yet into the inner workings of politics and the mind of one man who was at the heart of it.

Objev podobné jako For the Record - Cameron David

Sophie Cameron s Out of the Blue is a story of love and acceptance and finding your place in this world, as angels drop out of another. When angels start falling from the sky, it seems like the world is ending. But for Jaya the world ended when her mother died, two weeks before the first angel fell.Smashing down to earth at extraordinary speeds, wings bent, faces contorted, not a single angel has survived and, as the world goes angel crazy, Jaya s father uproots the family to Edinburgh, intent on catching one alive. But Jaya can t stand his obsession and, struggling to make sense of her mother s sudden death and her own role on that fateful day, she s determined to stay out of it. Then something extraordinary happens: an angel lands right at Jayaâ ™s feet, and itâ ™s alive . . .Set against the backdrop of the frenzied Edinburgh festival, Out of the Blue tackles questions of grief and guilt and fear over who we really are.

Objev podobné jako Out of the Blue - Sophie Cameron

The Glasgow Cookery Book is a comprehensive and reliable cookery book that started its life in 1910 as the textbook of The Glasgow and West of Scotland College of Domestic Science - fondly dubbed the Do (or Dough) School by Glasgow citizens. Based on the 1975 metric edition it makes an excellent reference book for the student and expert.

Objev podobné jako The Glasgow Cookery Book - Glasgow Caledonian University, McCallum, Glasgow, Carole Queen

A BEST BOOK OF 2024 IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, THE SPECTATOR, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT, INDEPENDENT, SCOTSMAN AND THE NEW YORKER Extraordinary. MARINA HYDEâ ˜Pitch-perfect.â ™ OBSERVER An utter joy to read. MONICA ALIâ ˜Majestic.â ™ INDEPENDENT A masterpiece. JOHN LANCHESTERâ ˜Addictively enjoyable.â ™ GUARDIANâ ˜Sensational.â ™ IRISH INDEPENDENTA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTIONHe always knew: when his life came tumbling down, it would occur in public.Campbell Flynn is fuelled by an appetite for wealth and admiration, controversy and novelty. An art historian and celebrity pundit, he has enjoyed a charmed career rubbing shoulders with oligarchs and aristocrats, fashion designers and fine artists, at ease with the highbrow and the mainstream.Only now, the world is changing. Over the course of an incendiary year a web of secrets and crimes will be revealed, and Campbell Flynn may not be able to protect himself from the shattering exposure of all his privilege really involves.Andrew O Hagan s novel Caledonian Road was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 31/03/2024

Objev podobné jako Caledonian Road - Andrew O