Heaton Park in 1907 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers Heaton Park, including Heaton House & Heaton Farm. To the west is the Rooden Lane area, with Heaton Park station, the tramway along Bury Old Road, Albion Mill, St Hilda`s church, High Bank, Parkside Mill, St Margaret`s church, & several terraced streets. On the right side of the map is Middleton Road with tramway including a spur to Heaton Park, Middleton Road Dye Works, Heaton Mills, Heaton Vale Dye Works, Boggart Hole Farm, etc. On the reverse are street directory extracts for Bury Old Road, Egerton Street, Heaton Park Road, Newtown Street, Ogden Street, Ostrich Lane, Park Street & Whittaker Lane. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Now available as a mini paperback, Heaven & Earth charts an awe-inspiring voyage of discovery through the infinite world of science
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Through the lens of a microscope or the shaft of a telescope exists a universe of boundless life & beauty, that is entirely invisible to the naked eye. Atoms, ice crystals, grains of pollen, snowflakes, butterfly wings, cloud formations, searing comets, & showers of stars are born, live & die. The unprecedented scope of ” Heaven & Earth” offers an awe-inspiring voyage of discovery through this infinite world that is science
- from the smallest particles on the earth`s surface to tiny dots in galaxies that are billions of light years away. Revealing the extensive range of matter contained in the cosmos, this book navigates a fascinating trajectory through an unexplored world, to celebrate the immeasurable beauty & countless mysteries of planet earth & the universe. It charts
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- intricate landscapes of increasing scale & distance, captured by microscope, x-ray, satellite & telescope. Each magnificent photograph is accompanied by an extended caption that explains it in detail, offering a dose of scientific information that enables us to associate with it on a human scale. This volume presents a unique & richly illustrated insight into the momentous relation between aesthetics & nature, in the light of nature`s magnitude & its complexity of life. The result is the ultimate fusion of art & science, through a sequence of images that are as subtle as they are stupendous.


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In a remote part of Icel&, a boy & his friend Barethur join a boat to fish for cod. A winter storm surprises them out at sea & Barethur who has forgotten his waterproof as he was too absorbed in ” Paradise Lost”, succumbs to the ferocious cold & dies. Appalled by the death & by the fishermen`s callous ability to set about gutting the fatal catch, the boy leaves the village, intending to return the book to its owner. The extreme hardship & danger of the journey is of little consequence to him
- he has already resolved to join his friend in death. But once in the town he immerses himself in the stories & lives of its inhabitants, & decides that he cannot be with his friend just yet. Set at the turn of the twentieth century, Heaven & Hell is a perfectly formed, vivid & timeless story, lyrical in style, & as intense a reading experience as the forces of the Icelandic landscape themselves. An outstandingly moving novel.
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In a remote part of Icel&, a boy & his friend Bardur join a boat to fish for cod. A winter storm surprises them out at sea & Bardur, who has forgotten his waterproof as he was too absorbed in ` Paradise Lost`, succumbs to the ferocious cold & dies. Appalled by the death & by the fishermen`s callous ability to set about gutting the fatal catch, the boy leaves the village, intending to return the book to its owner. The extreme hardship & danger of the journey is of little consequence to him
- he has already resolved to join his friend in death. But once in the town he immerses himself in the stories & lives of its inhabitants, & decides that he cannot be with his friend just yet. Set at the turn of the twentieth century, Heaven & Hell is a perfectly formed, vivid & timeless story, lyrical in style, & as intense a reading experience as the forces of the Icelandic landscape themselves. An outstandingly moving novel.
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Heaven on Earth reviews the world’s most divine hotels from around the world & arranges them according to the month they’re at their best. It is the ultimate traveling accessory for anyone in search of the perfect escape. Forty-five charming hotels from around the world are individually presented in twelve calendar chapters advising where to go & when. Along with detail historical facts about each hotel & amazing photos this book will be the center of everyone’s attention. With fantastic reviews from the Elegant Traveler Magazine & Sir Richard Branson who said, “every discerning traveler should have a copy on their coffee table”, this book is widely known for its inspiring collections of breathtaking hotels. ...

The editors of ” Life” have called upon their considerable experience to honour 100 of the most fascinating, the most splendid, the most unforgettable of all destinations. From the Great Pyramid & the Sphinx to the mysteries of Easter Island & Stonehenge, the editors of ” Life” draw on the world`s finest photography to reveal why readers must include these truly special places in their lives` itineraries. Drink in the kaleidoscope that is Australia`s Great Barrier Reef & gaze at the majesty of Africa`s Mount Kilimanjaro. Sample the sophisticated splendor of the Tuileries Gardens in Paris, as well as the sun baked wonders of the fortress city of the Andes: Machu Picchu. &, of course, the treasures of America are not forgotten, such as the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon & the serene Atlantic beauty of Nantucket Isl&. This is a volume designed to stimulate & provoke, to suggest & gently lead. It will prove to be a treasured collector`s edition. ...

” Heaven on Earth Kids” reviews the world’s most perfect hotels for children from around the world & arranges them according to activities like snow, safari, magical mystery, chill & thrill, & beach. It is the ultimate travelling accessory for anyone in search of the perfect escape with the kids. In all it’s a collection of 46 first hand accounts of the world’s charming family friendly hotels & holidays. Along with interesting facts about each hotel & amazing photos this book will be the centre of everyone’s attention, especially the kids. With fantastic reviews from Guardian Unlimited & Sir Richard Branson, this book is widely known for its inspiring collections of breathtaking hotels. ...

Following on the success of his book The Empire of Death, which has attracted a global cult following, Paul Koudounaris brings the catacomb saints out of the darkness with this astonishing volume, which

Includes:: arresting images of more than seventy spectacular jeweled skeletons & the fascinating stories of dozens more, accompanied by rare archive material. This is the first time that some of these incredible relics both intriguing historical artifacts & masterpieces of artistic craftsmanship in their own right have appeared in a publication, with Koudounaris gaining unprecedented access to photograph in some of the most secretive religious establishments in Europe. This will be essential reading for goths, art historians & everyone in between.

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Jan Morris tells the epic story of the rise of the British Empire, from Queen Victoria`s accession in 1837 to her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. In this celebrated masterwork she vividly evokes every aspect of the `great adventure`, ranging from ships & botanical gardens to hill stations & sugar plantations, as she subtly traces the impact of empire on places as diverse as Sierra Leone & Fiji, Zululand & the Canadian prairies. ...