With this useful book, you need never forget a birthday again. What's more, learn the traits and habits of the zodiac types, and you can choose exactly the right kind of gift for the stars in your life. Who's compatible with whom; who shares a birthday with you? Welsh astrologer Eiry Palfrey has the answers for you in this handy and beautiful little book.
This book will take you on a fantastic journey of discovery to some of the most spectacular and unspoiled parts of Britain's countryside. From lonely salt-marshes teeming with wildlife to wind-swept mountain peaks towering over forested glens, let "The Most Amazing Places in Britain's Countryside" show you the amazing variety of landscape that Britain has to offer. This book is organised by region and covers 500 spots, all of which are accessible to walker or motorist. It helps you to: explore the bleak wilderness of Dartmoor National Park with its rolling moorland; relive a blood-filled past in the battlefields of Northumberland's borderland; relax in the tranquil charm of the Cotswold villages; and, discover the best spots around for breathtaking vistas and invigorating walks. Along the way you can find out about the various flora and fauna that can be seen in the UK. Unusual aspects of the British landscape are also highlighted, such as chalk figures or ancient pathways. With many features on the hidden secrets of Britain, this book will be an invaluable companion when exploring our countryside.
The word 'northern' conjures plenty of stereotypical images; men in flat caps, cobbled streets, pies and rain. But beyond the clichs lies a region rich in its diversity, devilish in its humour and fertile in its culture, and it is these characteristics that iconic photographer Sefton Samuels has captured faithfully over four decades, and are compiled here in Northerners. Described by the Guardian as 'the photographic equivalent of Ken Loach', Samuels shot legendary figures of northern life, from Alan Bennett to Morrissey, LS Lowry to George Best and Sir Ben Kingsley, but most famously and vividly he captured the realities of everyday life across the north. With snatched shots of children cheekily mugging to his camera, pictures of the more grandiose members of society at the local hunt, photos of the bleaker side of life with the riots in Moss Side, and snaps of the young and fashionable posing as they hang around with nothing to do, Northerners reveals a photographer at one with his subject; and a region whose open character was meant to be captured through a lens.
Mysterious Somerset And Bristol is the next volume in DB Publishings Mysterious Counties series. It takes the reader on a fascinating journey through this most beautiful, mystical, enchanting and yet sometimes eerie county, looking at its strange historical curiosities, unexplained mysteries and supernatural phenomena. Covering a wide area ? from Exmoor, through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks, the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge, to the Avon Gorge and southern Bristol ? the author has unearthed hundreds of strange tales and anecdotes to capture the imagination and, sometimes, chill the blood. Researched and compiled from archive sources, although up-to-date and including many contemporary first-hand accounts and contributions, Mysterious Somerset and Bristol should prove a satisfying read for the lovers of all that is weird, wonderful and unexplained in this part of the South West. What is behind the ghostly sobbing that plagues an organic farm near North Petherton? Can it be that King Arthurs ghost still patrols South Cadbury?What are the monstrous creatures that have occasionally been encountered in the Bristol Channel? Does a petrified witch really glare at tourists in the subterranean recesses of Wookey Hole? And what to make of the strange things that have been witnessed in the skies: phantom battles over Lansdown, exploding meteorites over Yeovil, twin suns over Chard and, most recently, a staggering array of missiles, phantom aeroplanes and mysterious UFOs? Within these pages, the reader will discover a Somerset and Bristol rich in folklore, supernatural and paranormal phenomena, myth and legend ? a land where every town and village from Minehead to Bath hides a perplexing mystery; Mysterious Somerset And Bristol is the most thought-provoking and comprehensive look at the regions mysteries in years.
The North East region of England has a unique mix of natural and manmade landscapes, has been at the crossroads of 3 major cultures and has seen the massive growth of the industrial revolution in the 19th century followed by decline in the late 20th century. The natural beauty of the rolling hills of the Cheviots and its spectacular coastline provide tourists with a near-idyllic calm and sense of peace. This contrasts strongly with the shipyards, collieries, factories and petrochemical plants of the Tyne, Wear and Tees rivers. The North East has produced great scholars, industrialists, aristocrats and sportsmen. This book will provide a little insight into all the elements that go to make this a vibrant, exciting, beautiful and historic place.
Explore the best of Sussex 50 themed walks, each with fascinating background reading Clear and easy to follow directions for every walk All walks graded for difficulty and ascent What to see in the area while you're there Recommended places to eat and drink Guidance for dog owners on where to walk
Covering an area of 50km^2 and with a large scale of 1:25, 000, this map has the familiar look and style of OS mapping, with improved coverage of the featured areas. Aimed at outdoor enthusiasts in particular, the level of details ensures nothing gets missed and you won't get lost.
A brand new range of 30 AA sheet maps utilising the 1:50, 000 data supplied by the Ordnance Survey. The Leisure series uses optimised map coverage centered on the more popular areas of the country for leisure activities, including towns and rural areas. This map has the familiar look and style of OS mapping, with improved coverage of the featured areas. Aimed at residents and visitors it is ideal for planning days out and exploring, helping anyone to get to know Worcester and The Malverns.
The Royal Parks of London are living reflections of centuries of history and social change. From regal palaces and military monuments to public art exhibitions and Speakers Corner, they provide reminders of Britain's rich and varied past, in natural settings of great beauty. But the parks are also places of refuge and repose. Throughout the years they have offered respite from the turbulent world around us to kings and commoners, Londoners and tourist, you and me alike. This book is an illustrated journey through the evnts that have shaped a nation, and the oases of greenery and splendour that lie at its heart.