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Drawn from original records, diaries and contemporary reports, The Edinburgh Book of Days contains a momentous, calamitous or intriguing event or fact for every day of the year, from the earliest periods of Edinburghs history to the present. Among these are extracts about politics, crime, religion, education, sport and the arts; all topics that resonate in todays world. This informative and fascinating little book will enthral residents and visitors alike, revealing how the hopes and fears of our ancestors are not so far from our own.

Taking you through the year day by day, The Canterbury Book of Days contains a quirky, eccentric, amusing or important event or fact from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of England as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Canterburys archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

Taking you through the year day by day, The York Book of Days contains a quirky, eccentric, amusing or important event or fact from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of England as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Yorks archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

There have been large magazines with tiny circulations and there have been diminutive sheets which have reached thousands of readers. But all little magazines have been small in one or another of these ways, and usually in both... And yet most of them have had arrestingly large-scale ambitions...From Ian Hamilton (1938-2001), himself the founder of the Review and New Review, comes this matchless survey (first published in 1976) of the literary magazine from 1912-1950: concentrating on those periodicals that enjoyed dominant editorial personalities (the likes of Pound, Eliot, Cyril Connolly) and which, ultimately, proved central to their cultural epoch.Our one consolation for Ian Hamiltons early death is that his work seems to have lived on with undiminished force. He helped to shape our generation and at this rate may well do the same for the next as well. Clive James

If youre interested in the story behind the deadliest conflict in human history, then this is the book for you.In this easy-to-read and fascinating compilation, the Second World War is broken down into an array of topics, revealing such statistics as who were the best fighter aces, what were the top ten military blunders during the war, and which were the biggest battleships and the best tanks. There are lists of the various escape attempts from Colditz, the code names used for military operations and even which actors have played Hitler on screen.Many major events and dates in the war are covered in detail, with equal emphasis placed on the human experience of combat in the field and on the home front. Often poignant and always revealing, World War II: Book of Lists offers a unique insight into those tumultuous years.

This book confirms the splendid eccentricity of the British, which often involves oddly dressed men opting to walk long distances for no apparent reason. BBC Countryfile magazineLaws sprightly, often arch, account of Britains hiking heroes is a pleasure to read. Walk magazineThe great affair is to move: to come down off this feather-bed of civilisation, and find the globe granite underfoot, wrote Robert Louis Stevenson. This book celebrates the history of walking for leisure and pleasure.Theres no shortage of the famous, and the not-so-famous, exponents of a good, long walk: Dr Jonson and his faithful Boswell on their Hebridean jaunt; John Taylor, whose Penniless Pilgrimage a record of his 1618 journey from London to Edinburgh provided the first account of a walking tour; and Samuel Coleridge who conceived his epic tale of the Ancient Mariner on a ramble through Devon. Celebrating the history of walking for leisure and pleasure, Bill Laws tells the stories behind key walking inventions such as the rucksack, bloomers, youth hostels and the long-distance route.Fully illustrated throughout, A Ramble Through the History of Walking is sure to delight anyone interested in the engaging history of one of mans favourite pastimes.

Complete Care Made Easy books address all the major concerns about owning and training a small pet. Each care book offers practical advice, emergency first aid tips, fun activities, and more! Look to the training titles for in-depth training techniques and helpful tips.

A Complete Care Made Easy guide to the irresistible rabbit;that big-eared super pet that is "cuddly, quiet, full of personality, affordable;really cute and really soft," in the inspired words of author Virginia Parker Guidry. Illustrated with the beautiful photography of Rene Stockdale, Rabbits begins with a fun chapter on the history beginning with the European wild rabbit, the only species ever to be domesticated, which led to all of our modern-day breeds and varieties of pet rabbit. This guide offers practical advice on choosing the right rabbit for a newby to rabbits, addressing responsibilities, costs, and available breeds as well as sex, size, and personality types. The author gives the reader much to consider, especially when one considers there are 45 different breeds of beautiful bunnies recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association. The acquisition of a healthy rabbit from a breeder, shelter, or pet shop is discussed in the chapter "Adopting a Rabbit," and the future keepers home preparations are encapsulated in "Preparing for a Rabbit," wherein the author discusses indoor and outdoor housing and safety, family introductions, healthful food options, and rabbit supplies. As with all editions in the Complete Care Made Easy series, Rabbits offers the full range of care required to keep a pet happy and healthy, and the chapter "The Best of Care" includes feeding guidelines, grooming tips, handling, training, cleanliness, and travel advice. The health of the rabbit is of paramount concern to the keeper, and the authors text covers preventive care, veterinary selection, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, dealing typical rabbit health problems, old-age care, and first aid. For keepers who want to understand their rabbits more fully, "Think Like a Rabbit" is a fascinating look into rabbit behavior, language, and potential behavioral issues (such as chewing, biting, and scratching). The expression "breeding like rabbits" is based in pure biology, and rabbit enthusiasts who wish build up their warrens will be interested in reading "The Facts of Life," a primer on rabbit reproduction. The title of the final chapter of the book, "Just for Fun" says it all: heres a rundown of the many ways rabbit owners can enjoy their bunnies;rabbit shows, 4-H events, games at home, and getting involved with clubs (listed in the resources section of the book). Glossary and index included.

Discover the rich and colourful history of Bristol with this collection of tales from across the city. Featuring a story for every day of the year, it includes famous historical events, such as the storming of the city during the Civil War, the maiden voyage of the SS Great Britain and the opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, alongside quirky and less well known tales, such as the poltergeist of the Lamb Inn, one of the earliest balloon flights and the bizarre death of Revd Newnham. Featuring events from as early as 1312 right up to the present day, this fascinating selection is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the history of one of Britains oldest cities.

Did you know? Part of the Antonine Wall runs through the course of Cawder Golf Club. The nursery rhyme Wee Willie Winkie was written by Glasgow man William Miller. Rab Ha, a nineteenth-century celebrity known as the Glasgow glutton, once ate an entire calf. The Little Book of Glasgow is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and hundreds of fascinating facts.Geoff Holders new book gathers together a myriad of data on Glasgow. Discover why two archbishops had a fight at the door of the cathedral, find directions to an Egyptian pharaoh and a Native American chief, and learn where you can find half-a-dozen Tardises. A handy reference and quirky guide, this book is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

Did you know? A new species of cat-like dinosaur, yet to be named, was discovered on the Isle of Wight in 1988. Darwin began his world-famous On the Origin of the Species while staying at the Kings Head Hotel. There are 21 tourists to every Island resident. The Little Book of the Isle of Wight is a funny, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no one will want to be without. The Islands most eccentric inhabitants, blood-curdling murders and literally hundreds of facts combine to make this required reading for locals and visitors alike.Illustrated with humorous cartoons and delivered with wit and flair, this captivating compendium is almost impossible to put down.

Did you know?In the eleventh century, Edward the Confessor banished nightingales from the royal palace at Havering-atte-Bower because their singing disturbed his devotions.In 1913, Benny Hucks of Stansted Mountfitchet was the first person to perform a loop-the-loop in an aircraft.On Boxing Day 1946, Hatfield Heath villagers challenged local German and Italian POWs to a football match and lost 110.Brentwood was the first town in Britain to install CCTV.A compendium of frivolity, a reference book of little-known facts and a wacky guide to one of Englands most colourful counties, The Little Book of Essex is packed full of entertaining, bite-sized pieces of historic and contemporary trivia that come together to make essential reading for visitors and locals alike.Dip in randomly, or read consecutively there are no rules. Be amused and amazed at the stories and history of Essexs landscape, heritage, buildings and, above all, its people.

Este livro de "ficção" nada mais é do que uma cartilha de como você pode usar o poder do tempo ao seu favor, Luigo Legna usa paradigmas e outras fontes de inteligência transcendentais para escrever s

In 1826 resurrection men stole thirty bodies from the graveyard of St Marys Church in Nottingham to sell to unscrupulous medical establishments in London. It emerged they had been shipping their cargo to the capital in wicker baskets booked aboard stagecoaches, but they were never caught. In 1908 Mansfield tattooist Arthur Scott attacked a customer who refused to pay his bill. Scott tracked his quarry down after two days and attempted to shoot him. He failed, but it didnt take the police long to find Scott - the only tattooist in Mansfield. On 7 June 1865 Thomas Whittaker left the bar of a Newark pub to visit the toilet in the backyard. As he returned he slipped from the top of a flight of wooden stairs and fell head first into a water butt. He drowned. When Retford eccentric John Clifton died in 1816 he left a deadly legacy. He had a life-long fascination for fireworks and made them for his friends. While sorting through Johns things his sister found a tin of black powder, which she thought was worthless, and threw it on the fire. The resulting explosion killed her and demolished the house.A Grim Almanac of Nottinghamshire is a collection of stories from the countys past, some bizarre, some fascinating, some macabre all absorbing. Revealed here are the dark corners of Nottinghamshire, where witches, body snatchers, highwaymen and murderers have stalked. Within the Almanacs pages we plumb the depths of past despair and peer over the rim of that bottomless chasm where demons lurk. Author Kevin Turton has pored over the historic records of the county to bring together these extraordinary accounts of past events.

The fountain pen as we know it today developed over thousands of years, from the simple stylus used for cutting marks into clay tablets, to the brush, through the reed, the quill and the steel-nib dip pen, and finally to the self-contained fountain pen. The advent of electronic communication of the written word has failed to dim the appeal of the fountain pen, and names such as Parker, Waterman and Sheaffer remain household names. Fountain Pens covers the complete history of the fountain pen with useful advice on how to build a collection and where best to look for fountain pens, from car boot sales to the internet.

O que ler, dentre tantas possibilidades que se apresen­tam na vida – demasiado curta para abranger toda a literatura clássica e os novos autores que surgem a cada dia?Esta é uma questão que se coloca

In this colorful Garden Ponds Made Easy title, authors Dennis Kelsey-Wood and Tom Barthell have provided an essential guide for first-time pond enthusiasts. The authors outline all of the considerations for starting out with a new pond, including determining the site, style, size of the pond, and deciding on the construction of the pond (whether preformed, concrete, or fiberglass). Garden Ponds offers a chapter on water which discusses water chemistry factors, volume of the pond, and pond surface. Other important factors involve the aeration, filtration, drainage, and maintenance of a clean (algae-free) pond. Special features, including waterfalls, fountains, and watercourses, electricity, and landscaping are addressed in detail, all accompanied by color photographs and drawings. A chapter on pond construction details every step of the project from creating a blueprint to securing the foundation. The infinite choices involved with stocking the pond with fish and plants can be overwhelming for the first-time pond owner, and the authors give excellent advice about making smart choices for a harmonious, beautiful garden pond. A special chapter on seasonal pond care gives the pond keeper recommendations for maintaining the pond all year long. Resources and glossary included.

Everything a woodworker needs to know at a glance. Loads of information about everything from joints to woods to tools in an easy-to-read, quick-to-find format.

Etiqueta na Prática é uma ferramenta fundamental para o dia-a-dia. Grande sucesso editorial, com quase 100 mil exemplares vendidos na edição convencional, ganha um público muito maior agora na sua ve

An invaluable collection of Irish Periodicals edited by Barbara Hayley and Enda McKay