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. ...

Savage goddesses of war, sun-gods, human sacrifice & the mysteries of the Otherworld are some of the themes explored in this title. The ancient Celts inhabited much of Europe between about 600 BC & AD 400. They were not a literate society, but important sources of evidence for their mythology & beliefs do survive. The vernacular myths of Ireland & Wales
- tales of deities, superhuman heroes & magical beasts
- were written down in a later period by Christian scribes but preserve much of the earlier pagan mythology. Archaeology & the comments of contemporary classical writers present an array of Celtic names, images & symbols, as well as evidence of the rituals & ceremonies through which the Celts communicated with the realm of the supernatural.

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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. ...

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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Central & South America in the Healthy Travel series from Lonely Planet; comprising a range of handy, pocket-sized guides aimed at minimising health risks for those travelling through high-risk countries & regions. Compiled by a travel health expert, the guide provides practical advice on pre-trip planning (including immunisations), staying healthy while on the road & what to do if you run into problems. The pocket-sized format allows each guide to be used while travelling or alternatively as a useful reference guide from home. Widely recognised for the level of detail included, the Healthy Travel Lonely Planet guides each have the same format, with regional variations to take account of particular local risks. Opening chapters provide detailed advice on pre-trip planning, pre-travel health checks, what to take, books & travel health insurance. Further sections also provide tips on staying healthy on the road & how to get medical help when away. Individual sections are thematically arranged for ease of reference, with individual chapters on Fever & Hepatitis, the Digestive System, Respiratory System, Eyes, Ears & teeth, Skin, HIV/AIDS & Mental Health. Tailored advice is also provided for different groups, including men & women travellers, babies & children & travellers with special needs. There are also dedicated sections to the local climate, altitude, water & bites & stings. A handy ...

Western & Central USA on a double-sided indexed map with coverage extending westwards from Lake Michigan & the eastern boundaries of Illinois & Mississippi. State borders are prominently marked. Road network stresses the interstate highways, showing interchanges with their numbers. Numbering for state highways & smaller roads is also very clearly presented. Driving distances are shown on main routes. Topography is indicated by colouring for national/state parks & other protected areas. Also marked are Indian Reservation areas & restricted entry military zones. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1 ...

Western & Central USA on a double-sided indexed map with coverage extending westwards from Lake Michigan & the eastern boundaries of Illinois & Mississippi. State borders are prominently marked. Road network stresses the interstate highways, showing interchanges with their numbers. Numbering for state highways & smaller roads is also very clearly presented. Driving distances are shown on main routes. Topography is indicated by colouring for national/state parks & other protected areas. Also marked are Indian Reservation areas & restricted entry military zones. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is arranged by state. Maps of Alaska & Hawaii are included on separate panels, also indexed. ...

Map No. L-4B in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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