Around Burnham From Old Photographs offers a captivating glimpse into the history of this area providing the reader with a visual representation of Burnham's lively & charming history. This fascinating collection of photography

Includes:: the villages of Cippenham Britwell East Burnham & Farnham the beeches Taplow & Dorney. Drawing upon an eclectic collection of photographs Daphne Chevous presents the reader with an insight into the history & life of this town. Although views of thriving High Streets vanished buildings & well A ]known houses such as Dropmore Cliveden Hitcham Taplow & Dorney are included the emphasis throughout is on the people who were born or settled here. For those who can still remember Around Burngham From Old Photographs offers a trip down memory lane; for others this charming book will be a voyage of discovery.

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To understand India you have to see it hear it breathe it & feel it. Living through the good the bad & the ugly is the only way to know where you fit in & where India fits into you. In 1991 Monisha & her family uprooted from Sheffield to Madras in the hope of making India their home again. But fed up with soap-eating rats severed human heads paying bribes & the creepy colonel across the road they soon returned to England determined never to go back again. But twenty years later Monisha takes a page out of Jules Verne's classic tale turns to a map of the Indian railways & embarks on an adventure around India in 80 trains connecting 80 cities covering 40 000km
- the circumference of the Earth. The Indian railways carry over twenty million passengers every day ploughing through cities crawling past villages climbing up mountains & skimming along coasts. India Version 2.0 is now up & running & Monisha hopes that 80 train journeys up down & across India (including the world's second longest train journey) will lift the veil on a country that has become a stranger. As one of the largest civilian employers in the world featuring luxury trains toy trains Mumbai's infamous commuter trains & even a hospital on wheels Monisha discovers that the railways have more than a few stories to tell not to mention an amazing cast of characters. & with a self-confessed 'militant devout atheist' in tow her personal journey around a country built on religion isn't quite what she bargained for -
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In the last nine years Riaan Manser has re-written the definition of tenacity & become the epitome of determination. Riaan rose to prominence when he became the first person to cycle around the entire perimeter of Africa. For over two years he pedalled a mammoth 37 000kms through 34 countries; some of which rank as the most dangerous places on Earth. It was a feat that earned him the title Adventurer of the Year 2006 & made his resulting book Around Africa on my Bicycle a best-seller. In July 2009 Riaan again set another world first when he became the first person to circumnavigate the worlds fourth largest island of Madagascar by kayak; another expedition achieved alone & unaided. This incredible journey 5000km in eleven months was considerably more demanding both physically & mentally. Daily Riaan had to conquer extreme loneliness while ploughing through treacherous conditions such as cyclones pounding surf & an unrelenting sun that combined with up to ten hours in salt water was literally pickling his body. The perseverance of course brought memorable close encounters with Madagascars marine life humpback whales breaching metres away from his kayak giant leatherback turtles gliding alongside him & even having his boat rammed by sharks. Riaan travelled around Madagascar during a period of the countrys political turmoil which gave him unrivalled insight into the exotic islands psyche & even earned him two nights in prison on suspicion of carrying out mercenary activities. This book is packed with engaging stories & beautiful photographs. ...

This fascinating collection of over 200 archive images traces some of the changes that have taken place in & around Middlesbrough during the last century as many old agricultural communities were swallowed up by the development of modern industry. Each picture is accompanied by a detailed caption bringing the past to life & describing many aspects of life in the area including work industry sport & local events providing a rare insight into a vanished way of life. Around Middlesbrough" will appeal to everyone with an interest in the history of the town & will also awaken memories of a bygone time for all who know this beautiful part of Clevel&." ...

Borders often require turning a corner shaping the edgings around a 90-degree angle without breaking the pattern. This is rarely simple; add too few stitches at a corner & the work rounds inward; too many stitches & the piece begins to ruffle awkwardly. Unfortunately most published edging patterns fail to include specific instructions for turning the corner leaving crafters to fend for themselves. Edie Eckman comes to the rescue in Around-the-Corner Crochet Borders" a collection of 150 colorful crochet frames each with detailed instructions for working around a corner. Instructions are offered both as text & as charts for working in-the-round; back-&-forth charts are also included for when that method is more appropriate. Photographs of finished borders each turning a 90-degree corner allow readers to see the details up close. Borders range from the delicate to the flamboyant & are sure to appeal to a new generation of trend-setting crafters. Offering practical solutions to one of needlecrafts most vexing challenges " Around-the-Corner Crochet Borders" is an essential addition to every crocheters reference library. With this book marvelous crochet borders are just around the corner." ...

Journey into the exciting world of tarot with this comprehensive 78-day course. Uniquely presented in a card-a-day format this workbook provides a solid foundation in tarot
- & offers new ways to enrich your life using the wisdom of the cards. Well-known tarot readers & instructors Marcus Katz & Tali Goodwin take you through the symbolic landscape of tarot card by card. Progress through the exercises in sequence or study the cards in whatever order youd like. Casting traditional interpretation methods in a fresh & modern light Katz & Goodwin teach you how to interpret spreads by experiencing them as meditations activities affirmations & oracles. You can discover the keywords of each card & how to use them. You can delve even deeper with gated spreads
- a series of spreads guiding you toward a powerful experience
- & integrative lessons on magick & kabbalistic correspondences.


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Follow fashions across the globe with this fun & informative addition to the hit Sticker Dolly Dressing" series. Help dress the men & women in their traditional clothes from nations & cultures across the world. This title

Includes:: national costumes such as the kimonos of Japan saris of India bubas of Nigeria & the flamenco costumes of Spain."

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Girls will love discovering fashions past & present from across the globe in this collection of two popular titles from the Sticker Dolly Dressing" series. You can dress the characters in traditional clothing from countries around the world & throughout history such as beautiful silk saris for an Indian wedding elegant Spanish flamenco dresses togas in Ancient Rome & fashionable outfits from 1950s America & London in the 1960s. The simple text accompanying each scene is full of interesting facts about the featured period & culture. You can choose from over 750 stickers to help each doll look the part." ...

Girls will love discovering fashions past & present from across the globe in this collection of two popular titles from the Sticker Dolly Dressing" series. You can dress the characters in traditional clothing from countries around the world & throughout history such as beautiful silk saris for an Indian wedding elegant Spanish flamenco dresses togas in Ancient Rome & fashionable outfits from 1950s America & London in the 1960s. The simple text accompanying each scene is full of interesting facts about the featured period & culture. You can choose from over 750 stickers to help each doll look the part." ...

Alastair Humphreys' round the world journey of 46 000 miles was an old-fashioned adventure: long lonely low-budget & spontaneous. Cycling across five continents & sailing over the oceans his ride took four years to complete on a tiny budget of hoarded student loans. Thunder & Sunshine" is the final part of the remarkable expedition. Having pedalled through the Middle East & Africa & to Cape Town. He still had to cross to South America & ride upto Canada across Siberia & back through Europe to finish his journey. In many ways this was only the beginning. " Thunder & Sunshine" recounts an epic journey that succeeded through Humphreys' trust in the kindness of strangers at a time where the interactions of our global community are more confused & troubled than ever." ...