Today, with the rapid advances in science & technology, increasing numbers of sailors & boat owners venture across the world`s oceans relying almost entirely on electronic aids & global positioning systems. In the unfortunate event of damage by electric storm, equipment failure, disruption by a truculent government or space junk, they may be left struggling to master the mysteries of celestial navigation &, like the flying Dutchman, doomed forever to circle the globe. Many of the ideas which are presented in this book are intended for the benefit of those sailors who wish to be less dependent on modern & expensive equipment & who want to discover how the early navigators found their way safely across vast oceans. In the first part of the book, several gadgets are presented which focus on pilotage skills, the use of charts & the management of tidal & other information. The second half is devoted to the basics of navigating by the sun & the stars & how to make a selection of traditional instruments. ...

The pub has been the heart & soul of British life for generations. But how has this unique institution changed over the centuries? Paul Jennings traces the history of the British pub & looks at how it evolved from the coaching inn & humble alehouse, through back-street beer houses & `fine, flaring` gin palaces to the drinking establishments of the twenty-first century. Covering all aspects of pub life, this fascinating history examines pubs in town & country. It identifies keys trends & discusses architecture & interior design. It looks at customers & their varied activities in pubs & at the men & women who ran them. The story of the pub is set throughout in the wider context of social change. ” The Local” is a must-read for the pub-goer & anyone interested in the history of the English people. ...

Described by the BBC as ' Probably the most useful book for the working local historian ever published', this is the third edition of this popular research tool. Divided into themes from Archaeology to Utilities, the researcher will find the accurate meanings of archaic terms or the legislation which made a difference to local lives. It deals, amongst many other things, with old land measurements, ancient tenures, formation dates of railways, gas companies & colleges. it

Includes:: taxes. regnal years, a perpetual calendar & genealogy.

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The eighth book in the classic Martin Beck detective series from the 1960s & 70s
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Kamila is nine years old when she is taken from the poverty of her childhood village in southern Lebanon to Beirut. She has never learned to read or write though she longs to go to school. Stories, poetry & film are her passion
- & a beautiful boy called Muhammad. They fall in love before Kamila is forced into an arranged marriage, despite her tears & screams. She is only fourteen years old. On her wedding night, her first daughter is conceived; four years later, Hanan is born. Kamila & Muhammad continue to see each other in secret, risking their lives. It is eight years before Kamila can bring herself to divorce her husb&, as to do so means leaving her daughters behind. Beautifully evoking the dusty streets of Beirut & life in Lebanon, this is a heartbreaking memoir of an extraordinary woman.
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A 1960s Austrian housewife is forced to re-examine her past when pages from old diaries begin to arrive mysteriously in the letter box at her family home. Each day after the windows are clean & the baking is done, she forces herself to read & burn the evidence of her troubled youth. The Loft, published shortly before Haushofer`s death in 1970, explores the anatomy of a desiccated marriage, the power of solitude, & the failure of Austrian society in the aftermath of Nazism. Like Haushofer`s cult feminist classic The Wall, The Loft is a disturbing & ultimately uplifting tale of alienation, survival, & of finding joy in the strangest of places. ...

The Loire in the Landscapes of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural & account of some of the world’s most memorable & evocative landscapes. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the cultural history of a landscape, providing an overview of the area’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the landscape & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers suggestion for further reading & indices of literary, artistic & historical names & places & landmarks. ...

The Loire Valley is not known as the ` Garden of France` for nothing, & being just a few hours drive from the main ports, the region has cried out for a quality guide to its wildlife. The Sologne itself boasts some 1200 plant species for the botanist to get to grips with, & over 280 species of bird have been recorded amongst the 2000 lakes of the Brenne. With 110 species of butterfly & 62 varieties of dragonfly, the Loire is a draw for wildlife enthusiasts of all kinds & this new guide helps you maximise your time in the region. This nature guide is part of the ” Crossbill Guides” series for nature enthusiasts. The Crossbill Guides combine interesting & insightful accounts with up-to-date & practical tourist information & tips on observing wildlife. This title

Includes:: detailed descriptions of drive & hiking trails are conveniently linked to information on everything you want to know about the wheres, whats, & whys of the splendid nature of the Loire. This title: contains a full description of the landscapes & scenery of the region, including its lakes & forests, & World Heritage valley;

Includes:: a geographical & habitat overview which helps to explain the special nature of the region`s wildlife; deals with the history of Valley`s vast & distinctive countryside; the flora, birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians & mammals, each have a section describing their special requirements & where they might be found; &, the main section of the book contains suggested routes for summer visits to sections of the region, including maps & special points of interest.



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A humorous, historical activity book, packed with amazing games, puzzles, doodles to do & cultural colouring-in activities, all about the exciting city of London. Prepare to be spooked by stories of gruesome ghosts that haunt London`s palaces, play the Great Fire of London board game, stop Colonel Blood stealing the Crown Jewels, help the king find his stockings in the Hampton Court maze & colour in striking pictures of famous London landmarks. With all this & much more this book will take you on the ultimate London tour with a whole heap of fun along the way. In association with Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace & Kew Palace. ...

The London area has a fantastic range of bird species, from the rare Black Redstart to the humble Feral Pigeon & the exotic Ring-necked Parakeet. Published jointly with The London Natural History Society, this atlas contains records of 200 species that were observed in the region, covering an area within 20 miles (or Approx. 32km) of St Paul`s Cathedral. The atlas documents the breeding & wintering distribution of the birds in the area & identifies changes in distribution since the previous two breeding atlases of the London area, in 1968-72 & 1988-94.A full introduction describes the methodology & this is followed by illustrated species accounts, each with up to five maps covering breeding distribution; breeding abundance; breeding change; winter distribution & winter abundance. ...