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Lighted Window, The: Evening Walks Remembered
Homecoming, haunting, nostalgia, desire: these are some of the themes evoked by the beguiling motif of the lighted window in literature and art. In this innovative combination of place-writing, memoir and cultural study, Peter Davidson takes us on atmospheric walks through nocturnal cities in Britain, Europe and North America, and revisits the field paths of
Crieff & Comrie – Doune – Dunblane Harvey Superwalker XT25
Map covers the Munro, Ben Chonzie, popular Glen Artney, as well as the Braes of Doune and Doune Castle, which has featured in various film and television shows, such as Monty Python, Outlander and Game of Thrones.Detailed map for hillwalkers at the popular 1:25,000 scale.Core Paths (from the relevant Local Authorities) are shown.Includes 1 Munro,
Pennine Bridleway Harvey XT40 National Trail Map
The Pennine Bridleway is a 330km (205 mile) National Trail that runs through the Pennine Hills from Derbyshire to Cumbria. The route has been designed for horse riders and cyclists, but can be enjoyed by walkers too.- New for 2021, the entire route on one sheet in easy to follow panel format.- Lightweight, detailed, clear
Emperor: The Perfect Penguin
Emperor: The Perfect Penguin is a celebration of one of the world`s most charismatic creatures. In temperatures that can reach -50 Degrees C with 150km/h winds, the emperor penguins ability to survive and thrive is nothing short of astounding. Over the past nine years, award-winning photographer Sue Flood has journeyed to remote Antarctic penguin colonies
The Small Arms Trade: A Beginner`s Guide
Small Arms are responsible for over half a million deaths each year. Despite this terrifying statistic, millions of guns flow into the streets of the world each year. It is a multi-billion dollar industry, and one which is barely regulated.From AK-47s to M16 rifles; from Terrorist-owned shoulder-fired missiles to child soldiers, this enlightening guide reveals
The Qur`an: A Beginner`s Guide
The Qur`an has spoken to Muslims for over one thousand years; it is seen as law-maker, moral code, and the word of God. Drawing on both contemporary and ancient sources, Esack outlines the key themes and explains the historical and cultural context of this unique work whilst examining its content, language and style, and the
Nutrition: A Beginner`s Guide
Strap: A no-nonsense guide to the science of what we eat and how it affects our health Description: Shocking obesity rates, the rise of eating disorders, killer food allergies, super foods that cure cancer: as the headlines shout every week, we have never been more engaged, or struggled so hard, with what we put in
What a Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses of Your Garden – And Beyond
How does a Venus flytrap know when to snap shut? Can an orchid get jet lag? Does a tomato plant feel pain when you pluck a fruit from its vines? And does your favourite fern care whether you play Bach or the Beatles? Combining cutting-edge research with lively storytelling, biologist Daniel Chamovitz explores how plants
The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
`A Book of Verses underneath the Bough, A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread – and Thou …` When Edward Fitzgerald first published his translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam in 1859 it had little impact on the literary world. But a chance find in a bookshop by a friend of the Pre-Raphaelites
Edward Bawden`s Kew Gardens
Brian WebbThis book draws on Edward Bawden`s delightful illustrations, posters and linocuts of Kew Gardens made over 60 years. It presents a light-hearted social history of Kew, peopled with the many Hanoverian Kings, Queens and Princes who resided there, as well as courtiers such as the 3rd Earl of Bute, Joseph Banks Fulke Greville and
A Barrel of Monkeys: A Compendium of Collective Nouns for Animals
We`re all familiar with `a flock of sheep` but what are the collective nouns for racehorses, pigs, zebras or giraffes? Drawing on a range of sources, from fifteenth-century hunting terms to more recent inventions that have now entered the language, this book collects over 100 examples of the most interesting collective nouns for animals, each
What Can Cats Do?
There are many things cats can do which children can`t, such as lap up milk and use their tongues as combs. There are also a number of things that cats can`t do, like sing children to sleep, or get down from trees… Abner Graboff combines the voice of childhood innocence with a wonderful sense of
