The Twelve Poems of Christmas Vol. 4 set from a charming “ Instead of a card” series of pamphlets from Candlestick Pres, consisting of an attractively produced booklet with the poems, a bookmark left blank for that special message & an envelope – an imaginative alternative for all who still regard sending a card as a more proper, warm & friendly way of offering greetings for those special occasions. The booklet, with an introduction by Carol Ann Duffy & illustrations by Lizzie Adcock contains Among Women by Esther Morgan, Various Portents by Alice Oswald, Camels of the Kings by Leslie Norris, Snow by Louis Mac Neice, The Boy who laughed at Santa Claus by Ogden Nash, December Stillness by Siegfried Sassoon, Year Ending by Caroline Cook, Planting Mistletoe by Ruth Pitter, New Year Behind the Asylum by David Constantine, The Year’s Midnight by Gillian Clarke, Ring out, wild bells by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, & The Mistletoe Bride by Carol Ann Duffy. To see the list of all the titles in this lovely series please click on the series link. ...

The 12 Volt Bible is a complete introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. Written for boaters who are not skilled electricians, it explains how 12-volt systems work & how to maintain them in a good operating condition, how to recognise an electrical problem, & how to troubleshoot that problem. Each chapter covers a different area of boat electrics including the basic theory of electricity, electrical circuits, the battery, wiring, the controls, transducers, recharging the battery, & troubleshooting. ...

Twente region of the Netherlands at 1:50, 000 in a series from Falk B.V. showing the network of signposted cycling routes on large, double-sided indexed maps with prominent highlighting of long-distance LF routes, symbols indicating accommodation & other tourist services, plus in each title two or more panels with recommended local circuits & additional tourist information. The Falk 50K cycling series, which

Includes:: some adjoining areas in Lower Saxony & has now been extended to cover Flanders, shows the extensive network of sign-posted cycling routes. The network consists of numbered junctions joined by sign-posted connecting routes in either direction. At each junction there is an information panel showing an overview map of the whole network with the junction numbers. A second panel shows all the intersections directly connected to that junction. The system enables cyclists to plan their own routes by preparing a list of junction numbers through which they want to travel. Falk maps give cycling distances between the junctions & indicate which roads, both within the numbered network & outside it, have separate cycling paths. Routes which are part of the LF network of long-distance cycle routes are clearly marked. A wide range of symbols shows various accommodation options, bars & restaurants, & various places of interest. Landscape information is provided by colouring for woodlands, dunes, etc. The maps are indexed & show in the margins latitude & longitude at 1`52” intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English.PLEASE NOTE: to see other titles in the Falk series please click on the series link, where the series description

Includes:: a comparison between the Falk maps & the ANWB cycling series also covering the Netherlands at 1:50, 000.





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The unforgettable silhouette of Eilean Donan Castle at the confluence of three sea lochs in the Highlands, seen against the majestic backdrop of the mountains of Kintail, is an iconic image of Scotland & of Scottish history that adorns calendars, shortbread tins & whisky bottles worldwide. Not many people realise that the castle was only built in 1932. Along with Lutyens`s slightly better known Lindisfarne of 1906, & Castle Drogo of 1930, it represents the astonishing survival of a nostalgia for the middle ages well into our own lifetimes. This book is the first to investigate & illustrate the phenomenon. These castles were not only (relatively) modest country houses in remote & rugged areas, but some were also colossal & fabulously expensive re-creations of complete medieval complexes like Herstmonceux, Leeds, Hever, Saltwood & Allington in Kent & Sussex, specifically chosen for their proximity & ease of commuting access to London. And beyond the conventional extravagance of the millionaire (often spending the money of his American wife) there were the demented fantasies of the likes of William Randolph Hearst whose St Donat`s in Wales boasted thirty bathrooms & a swimming pool with underwater lighting, & Gordon Selfridge`s Hengistbury with its proposed 300 bedroom suites & a tower as high as St Paul`s. Amid all these extraordinary fantasies, & the almost equally extraordinary stories associated with them, however, is a more serious narrative about the conservation & restoration of historic monuments. &, at the end of the twentieth century, when the conservation battles have been more or less resolved, again there is an almost incredible resurgence of neo-medievalism with br&-new castles being built in Engl&, Scotland & Wales, often against substantial opposition, but undoubtedly resulting in remarkable & impressive structures. This book tells their story. ...

Today, Spain is a modern society with an important profile in the European Union. This image contrasts strikingly with the reality of Spain one hundred years ago. After the loss of almost all her overseas empire in 1898, Spain faced the new century handicapped by her international isolation, backward economy & a stagnant & elitist political system. This text tells the story of this country`s long & often painful struggle towards modernity. During this period, Spain has seen two monarchies, one republic, two dictatorships & one of the bloodiest civil wars in Europe`s recent history. ...

The Chilean Pablo Neruda (1904-1973) was probably the greatest & certainly the most prolific of twentieth-century Latin American poets. He brought out his first collection at the age of seventeen, & quickly developed an assured & distinctive poetic voice. His third book, Veinte Poemas de Amor y una Cancion Desesperada
- Twenty Love Poems & a Song of Despair- was published in 1924 & attracted international acclaim. It remains one of the most celebrated & admired books of erotic poetry published in the last hundred years, with over a million copies sold worldwide. Neruda was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1971.
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These 20 original walks have been designed by Sussex walk expert Pat Bowen to let readers experience every aspect of the rich Sussex landscape, from coast to high heathl&, & on the way entertain you with historical tidbits, anecdotes, nature notes, folk stories, & the kind of insider knowledge that only locals have. ...

Professor Aronnax, his faithful servant, Conseil, & the Canadian harpooner, Ned L&, begin an extremely hazardous voyage to rid the seas of a little-known & terrifying sea monster. However, the 'monster' turns out to be the giant submarine, Nautilus, commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo, by whom they are soon held captive. So begins not only one of the great adventure classics by Jules Verne, the ' Father of Science Fiction', but also a truly fantastic voyage from the lost city of Atlantis to the South Pole. ...

The classic underwater adventure available in Puffin Classics.A mission to rid the seas of a monstrous creature becomes a terrifying nightmare when Professor Aronnax, Conseil & Ned Land are thrown overboard. The huge marine animal which has haunted the water is no living beast, but a spectacular man-made vessel, & the three men find themselves the helpless prisoners of Captain Nemo. Resigned to their fate, they begin a miraculous journey on the submarine ship which can travel through waters never before explored. For the Professor, at least, this voyage is one he would not have missed for the world. ...

` Immediately a long tentacle reached in through the opening like a snake, & a score of others waved about above it` At first they think it is a giant sea monster
- a vast black object, menacing the oceans & causing panic over the world. Yet when Professor Aronnax joins an expedition to hunt down the creature, he & his two companions discover it is a giant submarine, the Nautilus. Captured & held prisoner on board by its captain, Nemo
- unpredictable, enigmatic, exiled from humanity
- they have no choice but to travel the underwater depths with him, encountering coral reefs, polar ice, the city of Atlantis & a terrifying giant squid that tries to drag the Nautilus down into the deep. Combining thrilling adventure with scientific facts & a wonder at the natural world, Jules Verne`s most enduringly popular novel is brought to life in David Coward`s vivid new translation. Translated with an introduction & notes by David Coward` We are all, in one way or another, the children of Jules Verne` Ray Bradbury


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