This handy, easy to use card with a manual calculation wheel assists with tidal predictions for South-West Engl&, South & West Wales, Irel&, & Cherbourg to Gibraltar. How to predict the tides for a particular date & place:1. Determine the ‘date code’ in the 2019 or 2020 table in the card.2. Determine the coast colour.3. Turn the disk to align the colour & date code.4. On the disk, view the day’s approximate tide times. No need to do calculations. Tidal predictions for Quick Tide are derived from data computed by the Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory. The card also contains useful telephone numbers including airports & breakdown recovery services. ...

In this original & highly accessible book, Peter Jones takes the reader on a fascinating journey along the highways & byways of Roman life & culture, telling the amazing stories behind the original Latin meanings & uses of hundreds of our everyday words. Taking in every aspect of the ancient world, including science, religion, military matters, politics & literature, Jones shows just how much the English language owes to the ancient Romans & the role Latin has played in the creation of our vast vocabulary. ...

Did you know that: there are 700 ways of committing a foul in Quidditch? The game first began to evolve on Queerditch Marsh? What Bumphing is? That Puddlemere United is oldest team in the Britain & Ireland league? (founded 1163) All this information & much more could be yours once you have read this book: this is all you could ever need to know about the history, the rules
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- of the noble wizarding sport of Quidditch.

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A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world & one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules
- & the breaking of the rules
- of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game`s history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh, through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard & Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, & much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans, Quidditch lovers & players, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder. This brand new edition of the most famous sports book in the wizarding world pairs J.K. Rowling`s original text, with gorgeous jacket art by Jonny Duddle & line illustrations throughout by Tomislav Tomic. A contribution from the sale of each book will go to Comic Relief.

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Amsterdam is renowned for its beautiful gabled canal houses & is perfect for sightseeing by bicycle. But it can be daunting to find yourself in a long queue to see the artworks in world-famous museums. Aware of the city`s hidden secrets, Amsterdam-based writer Siobhan Wall invites readers to seek out more than one hundred idyllic & rarely-seen places. Quiet Amsterdam tells you where to find small shops & intriguing galleries, as well as restaurants & bars which don`t play music. It encourages both visitors & locals to wander away from the crowds for peaceful walks in little-known woods & gardens. A perfect book for anyone who wants to discover serene & restful spaces amid the hustle & bustle of this fascinating city. ...

This charming guidebook celebrates more than sixty of the most beautiful, tranquil, & often hidden places in the Eternal City: courtyards where mossy fountains splash; landscaped staircases clinging to Rome`s Seven Hills; cool, quiet cloisters; atmospheric ruins dating to the days of Caesar; gorgeous gardens scented by boxwood & bay trees. Some of Rome`s quiet corners boast breathtaking views, while others are filled with archaeological or architectural details, from crumbling aqueducts or majestic stone archways, to Renaissance garden follies, frescoed walls, & baroque fountains. Author David Downie & photographer Alison Harris climb the Janiculum-the highest hill within Rome`s ancient walled fortifications-and find hidden benches with see-forever views; a church forecourt where Goethe sat & sighed, drinking in the inspiration; & the park of a once-noble villa now luxuriantly overgrown, its long trellises knotted with fragrant wisteria & climbing roses. On the Palatine, they find a narrow lane that passes over the ancient ruins, affording rare glimpses of the Forum & Colosseum, free of charge & with no wait. Beyond the Domus Aurea of Emperor Nero, they discover a sweeping staircase from a century ago & the massive brick remains of a temple to Isis. Even the most intrepid travelers who think of themselves as Rome ”insiders” will be surprised when they follow the author & photographer of this guidebook through the Roman labyrinth. Historical anecdotes "ations from antiquity to the present day are woven throughout the text, bringing Rome alive. ...

Exposing the underbelly of Paris & its world of sex, prostitutes & destitution, the novel was, like most of Miller's novels, repressed in Britain & the USA due to its erotic content. Fortunately, this groundbreaking narrative, which captures the free-love spirit of a generation, has outlived its contemporary accusations of obscenity, demonstrating that stylistically & socially Henry Miller was ahead of his time. ...

Here, even if I had a thousand dollar in my pocket, I know of no sight which could arouse in me the feeling of ecstasy`. Looking back to Henry Miller`s bohemian life in 1930s Paris, when he was an obscure, penniless writer, Quiet Days in Clichy is a love letter to a city. As he describes nocturnal wanderings through shabby Montmartre streets, cafes & bars, sexual liaisons & volatile love affairs, Miller brilliantly evokes a period that would shape his entire life & oeuvre. ” His writing is flamboyant, torrential, chaotic, treacherous, & dangerous.” (Anais Nin). ...

Quiet London by Siobhan Wall showcases over 140 quiet places where you can meet, drink, eat, sleep, read, relax & recuperate in the capital. Discover unknown gems like atmospheric pubs & restaurant, peaceful & beautiful gardens or unusual museums & galleries & inviting shops. The book is organised in categories &

Includes:: museums, libraries, parks, gardens & nature reserves, places to relax & retreat centres, places of worship, small shops, restaurants & cafes, bookshops, places to have afternoon tea, galleries, pubs & wine bars, hotels & places to stay. Each entry is accompanied by an introductory text & an artistic mix of colour & black & white photographs, contact details including website, opening hours, the closest tube or train station & bus. Whether you looking for a quiet & gentle atmosphere for a special occasion or to take a break from the hassle & bustle of the city, Quiet London will guide you to the quietest places, in London.

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Twenty of the most iconic images of London from the best-selling book Quiet London (9780711231900) by Siobhan Wall. These easy-tear postcards include a range of atmospheric photographs of London`s quiet places to meet, drink, eat, swim, rest, shop, sleep or read. ...