Plant dye paints, charcoal, wax resist & hapa zome
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The Penguin Atlas of Ancient History illustrates in a chronological series of maps, the evolution & flux of races in Europe, the Mediterranean area & the Near East. From 50, 000 B.C. to the fourth century A.D., it is one of the most successful of the bestselling historical atlas series. About the author Colin Mc Evedy is the author of The Penguin Atlas of Ancient History; The New Penguin Atlas of Medieval History; The Penguin Atlas of Recent History (Europe Since 1815) & The Penguin Atlas of North American History. He lives in London. ...

First book in a two-book series exploring the Lake District, 40 shorter walks, most under 10km, traversing the history & landscape of the Northern Lakes. These inspirational & varied circular routes capture the diverse moods around Ullswater, Keswick, Buttermere & Borrowdale, presenting a fresh look at old friends, overlooked corners & new places to explore. The perfect companion, whether beginning or completing a Lake District circulation. ...

The maps in this book have been selected for a significant reason – whether that is a noteworthy moment in national history, a rare geographical feature or a site of special cultural interest – & you will find descriptions, along with the map source, accompanying each one to explain. Then there are the questions. The puzzles are designed to make you look a little closer & dig a little deeper into the detail of each map, unearthing what you might have missed at first glance & testing how far your skills will take you. There are a total of 40 maps with hundreds of questions in a mix of word puzzles, search-&-find clues, general knowledge questions, connection-making conundrums & various mathematical, map skill & navigational challenges throughout. These are split into four levels of difficulty, from easy to challenging
- if you get stuck the answers are included in the back of the book. This is an ideal gift for anyone who loves maps, or just enjoys a challenge.
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The previous version of the Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book was the biggest-selling puzzle book of 2018. This all new 2019 version is bigger & more challenging than before, with all new puzzle types from the simple to the fiendish. With 40 regional maps from across the entire country, this book has hundreds of puzzles to complete. There are mind-boggling brainteasers, navigational challenges, word games, code-crackers, anagrams & mathematical conundrums to solve, plus random information on local history, folklore & activities. The puzzles are split into Easy, Medium, Tricky & Challenging levels
- & we've included the answers in the back for those times you do get stuck. The maps include both modern & historical versions to work from. Alongside the maps are pages of interesting titbits of local knowledge, the origins of place names, obscure historical events plus some inspiration from the Ordnance Survey Get Outside Champions. The ideal gift for anyone who loves maps, or just enjoys a challenge.
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This new historical atlas
- richly illustrated with photographs, artwork recreations & full-colour maps
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The cradle of Western civilisation, Ancient Greece was a land of contradictions & conflict. Intensely quarrelsome & competitive, the Greek city-states consistently proved unwilling & unable to unite. Yet, in spite of or even because of this internal discord, no ancient civilization proved so dynamic or productive. The Greeks not only colonized the Mediterranean & Black Sea areas but set standards of figurative art that endured for nearly 2500 years. Charting topics as diverse as Minoan civilization, The Persian Wars, the Athenian Golden Age & the conquests of Alexander the Great, the book traces the development of this creative & restless people & assesses their impact not only on the ancient world but also on our own attitudes & environment. The authoritative narrative, illustrated with over sixty full colour maps & over seventy plates, makes this an indispensable handbook for history students & enthusiasts alike. About the author Robert Morkot is a lecturer in archaeology at the University of Exeter. ...

Be a monarch of your own little outdoor kingdom. Decorate your woven willow crown, sow native tree seeds & learn how to identify some of the UK’s best-loved tree species. A creative, planet-friendly way for every child to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. ...

A dramatic, inspiring memoir by legendary rock climber Tommy Caldwell, the first person to free climb the Dawn Wall of Yosemite's El Capitan. On January 14, 2015, Tommy Caldwell, along with his partner, Kevin Jorgeson, summited what is widely regarded as the hardest climb in history Yosemite's nearly vertical 3, 000-foot Dawn Wall, after nineteen days on the route. Caldwell's odds-defying feat was the culmination of an entire lifetime of pushing himself to his limits as an athlete. This engrossing memoir chronicles the journey of a boy with a fanatical mountain-guide father who was determined to instil toughness in his son to a teen whose obsessive nature drove him to the top of the sport-climbing circuit. Caldwell s affinity for adventure then led him to the vertigo-inducing & little understood world of big wall free climbing. But his evolution as a climber was not without challenges; in his early twenties, he was held hostage by militants in a harrowing ordeal in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Soon after, he lost his left index finger in an accident. Later his wife, & main climbing partner, left him. Caldwell emerged from these hardships with a renewed sense of purpose & determination. He set his sights on free climbing El Capitan s biggest, steepest, blankest face the Dawn Wall. This epic assault took more than seven years, during which time Caldwell redefined the sport, found love again, & became a father. The Push is an arresting story of focus, drive, motivation, endurance, & transformation, a book that will appeal to anyone About the author Tommy Caldwell grew up in Colorado. He has made dozens of notable ascents, & many consider him the best all-around rock climber in the world. In 2014 he was chosen as one of National Geographic's Adventurers of the Year, & in 2015 the American Alpine Club awarded him Lifetime Honorary Membership, its highest honour. Caldwell, a frequent contributor to Alpinist, Climbing, & Rock & Ice magazines, lives in the town where he first learned to climb, Estes Park, Colorado, with his wife & their son & daughter. ...

The story of the couple who lost everything & embarked on a journey, not of escape, but salvation. Just days after Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, the couple lose their home & their livelihood. With nothing left & little time, they make the brave & impulsive decision to walk the 630 miles of the sea-swept South West Coast Path, from Somerset to Dorset via Devon & Cornwall. They have almost no money for food or shelter & must carry only the essentials for survival on their backs as they live wild in the ancient, weathered landscape of cliffs, sea & sky. Yet through every step, every encounter, & every test along the way, their walk becomes a remarkable journey. The Salt Path is an unflinchingly honest, inspiring & life-affirming true story of coming to terms with grief & the healing power of the natural world. Ultimately, it is a portrayal of home, & how it can be lost, rebuilt & rediscovered in the most unexpected ways. About the author Since travelling the South West Coastal Path, Raynor Winn has become a regular long-distance walker & writes about nature, homelessness & wild camping. She lives in Cornwall. This is her first book. ...