Who were the Celts? What part did they play in our land s history? In Celtic Britain, Homer Sykes embarks on a fascinating journey though the mysterious landscapes & artifacts bequeathed to us by the Celts. Over 120 evocative photographs take us from Cornwall, through Engl&, Wales & up to Scotl&. We visit little-known sites that belong to pre-Celtic times, ruined cells where Celtic holy men performed Christian ceremonies during the Dark Ages, enigmatic sites such as Stonehenge, Avebury, & places that are shrouded in the mysteries of Arthurian legend. The powerful narrative explores the historical & archaeological evidence surrounding the myths, folktales & sites that are scattered throughout Britain: saints who saved lives by restoring heads to shoulders, eels that coiled around patients legs to cure them, the mystery of the bluestones at Carn Menyn, & many more. ...

Putumayo's Celtic Dreamland focuses on the softer side of Celtic music, harvested from the rich musical traditions of Irel&, Scotl&, eastern Canada & beyond. The collection features songs that are perfect for the slumbering child, meditating mom & dad or the weary worker desperate for a little quiet relaxation.CD Track listing:1 Lasairfh ...

Putumayo's Celtic Dreamland focuses on the softer side of Celtic music, harvested from the rich musical traditions of Irel&, Scotl&, eastern Canada & beyond. The collection features songs that are perfect for the slumbering child, meditating mom & dad or the weary worker desperate for a little quiet relaxation.CD Track listing:1 Lasairfh ...

The Celts dominated the ancient world
- from Ireland in the west to Turkey in the east, from Belgium in the north, south to Spain
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This new & completely redesigned edition offers a vivid & evocative insight into the last tribal culture in Europe. Sharkey explores the mysterious beliefs of these ancient people: their gods & monuments, heroic tales & pagan rituals, & the enduring imaginative power of their art & lore. Their epic mythmaking & sinuous art conjure a world of strange transformations & liminal states, moving freely between life & death, light & dark, mortal & divine. The latter part of the book comprises eleven richly illustrated Themes sections: illuminating groupings of ancient art that complement the main text. ...

The Celtic tradition is one of the most ancient in Europe, with roots going back nearly 3000 years. Today there is much to be learned from the Celtic world view, with its emphasis on the recognition of the unseen world & the vital part it plays in our relationship with the physical landscape. This work shows the holy sites of Britain, Ireland & mainland Europe through Celtic eyes, reinvesting each place in the landscape with its ancient spiritual, symbolic & mythological importance
- giving insight into how we can renew our lapsed relationship with the sacred landscape today. The book provides a historical tour of the Celtic holy places of Europe, focusing particularly on Wales, Scotl&, Irel&, Cornwall, the Isle of Man & Brittany. From the original Celtic site of the castle at Tintagel to the sacred forest of Broceliande in Brittany, it shows the mystery & lore of sacred trees & stones & reveals the power of springs & wells as places of healing. Sacred caves & holy islands, sanctified earthworks & cities & the holy places of the Celtic saints are visited. The book should also be of interest to visitors & travellers with a gazetteer that

Includes:: Ordnance Survey references.


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The traditional stories of Irel&, Scotl&, Brittany & Wales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore. Translated & transcribed by folklorists in the late 19th & early 20th centuries, the 16 stories in this compilation conjure forgotten realms & rare magical creatures in vivid prose. These timeless tales brim with wit & magic, & each one is brought to life with elegant silhouette art by Kate Forrester in this special illustrated edition. ...

The official route map for the Celtic Trail network on National Route 4 in South & West Wales from Chepstow to St Davids. Follow traffic-free greenways, coastal paths, riverside trails & quiet country lanes as the Celtic Trail takes you through wonderfully scenic West Wales. Whether you are an experienced cyclist, a family with children or looking for great historic attractions, coastal gems, & fantastic places to eat & drink, the Celtic Trail offers all this & more. The western section of the trail takes you to some of Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire`s finest coastlines. Visit fantastic seaside resorts like Tenby & Saundersfoot, stunning beaches like Newgale & Whitesands, picturesque harbours like Solva & Little Haven & historic centres like St Davids, & explore some great traffic-free routes including the Millennium Coastal Park & the Brunel Trail. These coastal routes are threaded together by quiet & often hilly lanes through beautiful countryside. And if it`s a remote rural ride you are after, follow NCN47 of the Trail as it travels over the Preseli Hills between Fishguard & Carmarthen, then along the Tywi Valley & on to the scenic Swiss Valley Route, a lovely 11-mile greenway. If you are looking to tackle the trail over several days it can be easily broken down into shorter sections with plenty of places to stay along the way, not to mention countless pubs, cafes restaurants & tea-rooms where hungry cyclists are always guaranteed a warm welcome. ...

The extraordinary cuisine of Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez, one of the most admired emerging talents in the culinary world This exquisite monograph from acclaimed Peruvian chef Virgilio Martinez follows the innovative & exciting tasting menu at his signature restaurant, Central, in Lima. Organized by altitude, each chapter highlights recipes, food, & documentary photographs, together with personal essays. His journeys & life as a chef are motivated by his insatiable curiosity & passion for the biodiversity of his l&. ” At Central we cook ecosystems.” -Virgilio Martinez ...

This brand new multi-language phrase book will ensure you travel throughout Central & South Africa with ease. The languages featured are: Portuguese, Tswana, Shona, Afrikaans, French & Swahili. A new addition to the best-selling phrasebook series, it features a fresh, crisp design with vivid color photography, eye-catching color-coding, & user-generated content. Sections such as Food & Drink & In an Emergency provide words & phrases you ll need in everyday situations, & there is a lot of useful information on the African people & culture, as well as travel & safety, so you can get the most out of your trip. Up-to-date content

Includes:: essential phrases such as What is the Wi Fi password?, I ll put the pictures on Facebook, Where can I charge my phone? & much more. You will never be lost for words with a Berlitz phrase book.

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