This is a romantic, utterly alluring leap into Spanish sunshine, remote mountains & rural life. Jason Webster had lived in Spain for several years before he & his partner, the flamenco dancer Salud, decided to buy a deserted farmhouse clinging to the side of a steep valley in the eastern province of Castellon, near the sacred peak of Penaglosa. With help from local farmers
- & from a twelfth-century Moorish book on gardening
- Jason set about creating his dream. He had never farmed before, & knew nothing of plants, but slowly he & Salud cleared the l&, planted & harvested their olives, raised the healing herbs they learned about from local people, set up bee-hives & nurtured precious, expensive truffles, the black gold of the region. & beyond all this they started to fulfil another vision, bringing the native trees back to the cliffs ravaged by fire. At the same time they became drawn into the life of the valley: this is a book rich with characters as well as plants. It follows the people of the village from the winter rains to baking summer heat, from the flowering of the almond trees in spring to the hilarious, fiery festivals & ancient pilgrimages, & tells the history of the region through folk-songs & stories of the Cathar & Templar past. Jason & Salud lived through storms that destroyed their roof & fire that swept across their valley, but as the year passed & his farm flourished Jason found himself increasingly in tune with the ancient, mystical life of the sierra, a place that will haunt your imagination & raise your spirits, as it did his.

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Sacred Sites of Burma, Myth & Folklore in an Evolving Spiritual Realm, by Donald M. Stadtner, is an exploration of the many facets of Buddhism: art, archaeology, history & belief. With 348 pages, 482 colour illustration & 12 maps & plans, Stadtner helps uncover the development of the myths surrounding sacred places such as Yangon & the Mon State, Pagan & Mandalay, & areas around Inle Lake. The Buddhist tales recounted in this book, describing the founding & origins of these astonishing sites, represent almost the sole source of evidence of their fame & sacredness. This is an invaluable book for anyone interested in the history & development of Buddhism & its many aspects. ...

From St. Peter`s Basilica in Rome to Notre-Dame in Paris, Christian churches represent some of our most significant architectural achievements, designed to evoke wonder & awe. Offering unprecedented access to a collection of revered religious landmarks, photographer Guillaume de Laubier takes readers on a stunning architectural tour. Sacred Spaces showcases breathtaking photographs of extraordinary churches & cathedrals, revealing original, illuminating views of icons, such as la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, while also shedding light on lesser-known sites, such as Saint Basil`s Cathedral in Moscow. Whether Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox; made from wood, stone, concrete, or glass; Roman, Gothic, Baroque, or modern, the places of worship featured in this richly produced volume present an extraordinary overview of our architectural & cultural history. ...

More than twenty mosques & tombs were built from the fifteenth to the early seventeenth centuries in Istanbul, Bursa, Edirne & Uskudar. They are the products of a bold, daring & refined civilisation at the height of its power. The photographs in Sacred Spaces are a testament to the exquisite taste & sophistication of Ottoman architecture. All these buildings & complexes reflect the spirit & social values of an entire society, as well as their taste & artistic ideals. The photographs pay tribute not only to a splendid array of mosques from different times & places but to the men & women who built them & to the faithful who still gather in their midst. ...

Monika is driven to succeed as a doctor
- but cannot allow herself any personal happiness. Maj-Britt is desperate to be left alone
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Sad Topographies is the first ever atlas of deperssing toponyms. Covering all continents, Damien Rudd explores the world`s depressing place names & explore their etymology. The stories behind these sad topographies are interwoven narratives of history, landscape, exploration, mythology, local folklore & misadventure. From Disappointment Island in the Southern Ocean to Calamity Lake in Minnesota, you can head up to All Alone in West Yorkshire, or if you`re feeling more adventurous why not pay a visit to Crazy Woman Creek. Sad Topographies navigates the terrains of historical fact & imaginative fiction, filling in the gaps where some of the etymologies have been lost over time in this collection of beautifully-illustrated maps. Poetic & dark-humoured, it`s a celebration of our sad & melancholic cultural landscapes. Containing stunning illustrations & a bespoke design, this is perfect for fans of Stories in the Stars or The Atlas of Remote Islands. Damien Rudd is the founder of the hugely popular Instagram account @sadtopographies. ...

Detailed topographic survey map of the southern half of the isl&, from Sohoa southwards. The cartography is of the same precise & highly detailed standard as that in IGN`s Serie Bleue map series for France. Communications & topographic features & landmarks are clearly represented & relief is shown by contours at 10m intervals. GR routes, information centres, & reserve boundaries are marked. A variety of landscape types are distinguished eg. forest, plantation, market gardening, also offshore coral reefs. Latitude & longitude are shown at 5` intervals & a UTM grid is also drawn over the map. ...

This journal features over the top gold embellishment combined with the look of an old leather journal that has been lovingly used for at least a century. It is made from paper & thick cardboard & the back cover comes up to wrap itself on the front cover with the help of an invisible magnet, thus protecting the pages inside. It has 144 ruled pages, a memento pouch, & a red ribbon marker. 18x 23cm. ...

This journal features over the top gold embellishment combined with the look of an old leather journal that has been lovingly used for at least a century. It is made from paper & thick cardboard & the back cover comes up to wrap itself on the front cover with the help of an invisible magnet, thus protecting the pages inside. It has 144 blank pages, a memento pouch, & a red ribbon marker. 13x 18cm. ...

The Finger Puppets set

Includes:: 4 colourful paper Safari Animals to transform your fingers into puppets!

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