Much has been written about witchcraft, the new age, paganism, the Celtic religion, Celtic mythology, the druids & the Arthurian mysteries. However, there is little about the shadowy pagan gods & goddesses of Britain's Old Religion
- Britain's pagan heritage. This book fills that gap with new, up-to-date material drawn from the latest research in archaeology & folklore. Organizing Britain & Ireland into seven different historial regions, this book takes readers on a mystery tour through 50 little-known places to visit where the magic of the Old Religion survives, places which can be visited, touched & felt. Subjects include sacred wells, springs & rivers, venerated trees, the cult of stones, Celtic heads & screaming skulls, pagan festivals & curious customs & traditions, pagan temples & holy places, & Christianization of the pagan cuts.
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Philip's Guide to Butterflies of Britain & Ireland begins with a valuable introduction to butterflies, explaining the differences between butterflies & moths, the life cycle & structure of butterflies, their movement & migration patterns, & helpful information on the distribution & habitats of the main family groups so that readers will know at a glance which species they are likely to see & where
- useful for both identification purposes & for those readers who want to find a specific species. The introductory section finishes with information for gardeners, detailing which plants to grow & when. Each section is illustrated with diagrams & photographs. There then follows an illustrated key to the main family groups, detailing principal physical & flight characteristics, as well as other key information to aid identification. The next section consists of 60 specific species descriptions. These comprise detailed identification notes for both adult & young stages, information on life cycle, habitat & behaviour, & distribution & status
- all accompanied by life-cycle artwork & time charts, a distribution map & a large colour photograph. Finishing with photographs & information on the most common day-flying moths, Philip's Guide to Butterflies of Britain & Ireland is an essential guide for both experienced naturalists & newcomers to the subject.

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The Cambridge Guide to Children`s Books in English is an alphabetised reference work providing a critical & appreciative overview of children`s books written in English across the world. It gives due weight to the history of children`s books from pre-Norman times to the present
- respecting the canon but also recognising current developments in publishing practices & in children`s own reading. In addition to the long established traditions of children`s writing from Britain & the USA, the Guide covers the increasing range of successful children`s books produced in Canada, Australia, New Zeal&, Africa & India; & the exciting renaissances in children`s books taking place in Ireland & South Africa. In acknowledging that a great deal of what children read has little to do with classrooms & not much to do with what is considered `literary`, the Guide contains entries on television, comics, annuals & the growing range of media texts.
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How much cheese does the average French person eat each year? What do you do if someone gives you la bise? How many elephants are the same weight as the Eiffel Tower? What year did France last win the football World Cup? If you don't know the answers to these questions, then this is the book for you! Sandi Toksvig, seasoned traveller & presenter of Radio Four's popular Excess Baggage programme, is the perfect tour guide in this French travel companion with a difference! Packed full of fun, jokes & tons of information as well as games, stickers & space for you to write your own travel journal, it will keep any young globetrotter occupied for hours. ...

Discover Lincolnshire`s beautiful countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the county. The 15 circular routes vary in length from 4 to 7 miles & are centred on a broad variety of pubs
- many of them award-winning, & all recommended for their good food & warm welcome. Explore the coast near Anderby Creek, the woods in the Wolds, the hills in the vales, the marshes of the fens, the dozens of canals & rivers, & take in views of the mighty Humber Bridge. Enjoy a city walk along England`s oldest canal in Lincoln & climb the tower at Tattershall Castle to view the magnificent Lincolnshire countryside.
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The thirty-eight urban gems covered here range from newly created linear spaces along the water`s edge, such as Brooklyn Bridge Park & the East River Waterfront Esplanade, to revitalised squares & circles, such as those at Gansevoort Plaza in the Meatpacking District & Columbus Circle, to repurposed open spaces like the freight tracks, now the High Line & Concrete Plant Park in the Bronx. Readers can discover midtown atriums, mingle with the crowds in Union Square, travel offshore to nearby Governors Island & enjoy the vistas of historic Green-Wood Cemetery. Pete Hamill writes in his foreword, ”I`ve...made a list of new places I must visit while there is time. With any luck at all, I`ll see all of them. I hope you, the reader, can find the time too.” Concise descriptions, helpful maps & vivid photographs capture the New York urban scene. ...

Discover Norfolk`s beautiful countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the county. The 20 circular routes vary in length from 2 to 6 miles & are centred on a broad variety of pubs, all recommended for their good food & warm welcome. Explore miles of unspoilt golden sand along the North Norfolk Heritage Coast around Holme-next-the-Sea & Weybourne, the heathland around Great Hockham, & the wild marshes around Brancaster & Cley, perfect for spotting wintering & migrating birds. Along the way you`ll uncover the rural pathways, fields, meadows, quiet lanes & waterways that make Norfolk the perfect walking county. ...

Discover the beautiful countryside around North Yorkshire with this guide to some of the best walks in the county. The 20 circular routes vary in length from 3 to 8 miles & are each centred on a broad variety of welcoming pubs recommended for their good food. Explore the meadows & woodland around Forge Valley & Grosmont, the waterfalls at Grassington & West Burton, waterside walks along the River Nidd & River Wharfe, some lovely villages & the attractive coastline around Robin Hood`s Bay. Above all, you`ll get to enjoy the magnificent views with routes covering parts of the Yorkshire Wolds, the Yorkshire Dales & the North York Moors. Keith Wadd lives in North Yorkshire. He is a vice-president of the Ramblers` Association, is strongly committed to protecting public paths & rights of access, & is the author of several successful books of walks. ...

A beginner's guide to the major stars & constellations visible with the naked eye in the northern hemisphere. This brief introduction to stargazing will help the novice to get his or her bearings in the night sky. Using easy-to-find stars, all of which are visible without any specialized equipment, the author introduces the beginner to each season's major constellations. Simple 'signpost' star maps guide the reader around the sky. The book has been written in non-technical language by Robin Scagell, a keen popularizer of astronomy, & is suitable for newcomers to astronomy of all ages. In addition to the star maps & seasonal guides, it

Includes:: interesting facts about our Solar System, comets, meteors & the Universe. A colourful & entertaining book, Philip's Guide to Northern Constellations is an excellent introduction to stargazing. Main map scale:

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Discover the beauty of the Peak District with this guide to some of the finest walking in the country. Routes include walks beside Dovestone, Ladybower & Redmires reservoirs, the Monsal Trail, & the ancient hillfort of Carl Wak. Explore the Norman-built Peveril Castle at Castleton, the magnificence of Chatsworth House & the beauty of the River Wye that make up the stunning scenery of each walk. You`ll also get a chance to savour fantastic views from Minninglow & Edale, & travel along a small part of the Pennine Way. The 20 walks in this book are each centred on a broad variety of good pubs recommended for their food. The circular routes vary in length from 2 to 7 miles. With its hilly outcrops, rolling plains, wooded hillsides & ancient history, the Peak District provides the perfect walking landscape. Jamie Wildgoose has re-walked & updated 20 walks originally devised by his father Charles Wildgoose to produce this pocket-sized guide to the Peak District. Jamie lives near Chesterfield & is a regular walker. ...