Presents a collection of thoughts & reflections on one of the UKs most popular pastimes from one of our most respected fishermen. This title guides on angling in Scotland which offers readers some great tips on where & when to find the best fish. It is suitable for those who love fishing. ...

The seven centuries of the Anglo-Saxon period in England roughly AD 4001100 were a time of extraordinary & profound transformation in almost every aspect of its culture culminating in a dramatic shift from a barbarian society to a recognizably medieval civilization. This book traces the changing nature of that art the different roles it played in Anglo-Saxon culture & the various ways it both reflected & influenced the changing context in which it was created. From its first manifestations in the metalwork & ceramics of the early settlers Anglo-Saxon art displays certain inbuilt & highly distinctive stylistic & iconographic features. Despite the many new influences which were regularly absorbed & adapted by Anglo-Saxon artists & craftsmen these characteristics continued to resonate through the centuries in the great manuscripts ivories metalwork & sculpture of this inventive & creative culture. This book highlights the character leitmotifs & underlying continuities of Anglo-Saxon art whilst also placing it firmly in its wider cultural & political context. ...

The Anglo-Saxon period stretching from the fifth to the late eleventh century begins with the Roman retreat from the Western world & ends with the Norman takeover of Engl&. Between these epochal events many of the contours & patterns of English life that would endure for the next millennium were shaped. In this authoritative work N. J. Higham & M. J. Ryan reexamine Anglo-Saxon England in the light of new research in disciplines as wide-ranging as historical genetics paleobotany archaeology literary studies art history & numismatics. The result is the definitive introduction to the Anglo-Saxon world enhanced with a rich array of photographs maps genealogies & other illustrations. The Anglo-Saxon period witnessed the birth of the English people the establishment of Christianity & the development of the English language. With an extraordinary cast of characters (Alfred the Great the Venerable Bede King Cnut) a long list of artistic & cultural achievements (Beowulf" "the Sutton Hoo ship-burial" finds the " Bayeux Tapestry") & multiple dramatic events (the " Viking invasions" the " Battle of Hastings") the Anglo-Saxon era lays legitimate claim to having been one of the most important in Western history." ...

outstanding.. .one of the most valuable contributions ever made to our knowledge of the history of our own land English Historical Review This book covers the emergence of the earliest English kingdoms to the establishment of the Anglo-Norman monarchy in 1087. Professor Stenton examines the development of English society from the growth of royal power to the establishment of feudalism after the Norman Conquest. He also describes the chief phases in the history of the Anglo-Saxon church including the Conversion of the various English kingdoms & the unification of Britain by the kings of Mercia & completed by the kings of Wessex. Drawing on many diverse examples-place-names coins & charters wills & pleas archaeology & the laws of the Anglo-Saxons-the result is a fascinating insight into this period of English history. ...

Beowulf The Battle of Maldon The Dream of the Rood The Wanderer & The Seafarer are among the greatest surviving Anglo-Saxon poems. They & many other treasures are included in The Anglo-Saxon World: chronicles laws & letters charters & charms & above all superb poems. Here is a word picture of a people who came to these islands as pagans & yet within two hundred years had become Christians to such effect that England was the centre of missionary endeavour & for a time the heart of European civilization. Kevin Crossley-Holland places poems & prose in context with his skilful interpretation of the Anglo-Saxon world; his translations have been widely acclaimed & of Beowulf the poet Charles Causley has written the poem has at last found its translator. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more. ...

In the time of the great Anglo-Saxon kings like Alfred & Athelstan AEthelred & Edmund Ironside what was warfare really like
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Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Angry Aztecs" including why the Aztecs like to eat scum when the world is going to end & how to play a really violent ball game. With a bold accessible new look & a heap of extra-horrible bits these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. History with the nasty bits left in! 2013 is " Horrible Histories" twentieth anniversary." ...

Everyones obsessed with Angry Birds the most addictive app around. Devotees know all the behaviours of the birds in the game from the speedy yellow birds to the exploding blackbirds. But what about real-life angry birds? Just what happens when real birds stop being polite & start getting angry? Find out in this funny & informative look at bird anger in the animal kingdom a collaboration between National Geographic & Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment. Fans of the game will love to read these unbelievable stories & the science behind them alongside fascinating photographs & familiar graphics from the game. The book is organised by degree of anger
- Annoyed Testy Outraged & Furious
- just as the game progresses in degree of difficulty. Readers are rewarded when the worlds angriest real bird is revealed at the end.

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The age-old battle between Angry Birds & egg-stealing pigs continues. The birds will have their revenge! This fun-filled game is the hands on version of the touch screen hit! Score points for the pigs & bonus pieces knocked over! Cards include four levels of difficulty including freestyle! Opponents launch birds to destroy your castle! Mission cards show what pieces to use & what to build. Contains: 3 Angry Birds 4 Pigs 1 Bonus points star 1 bonus points egg 14 building blocks (2 squares. 2 triangles 4 small girders 6 large girders) 1 bird launcher 40 mission cards 16 points cards instructions. Suitable for children 5+ & for 2-4 players. ...

The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake. Dish out revenge on the green pigs who stole the Birds eggs. All your favourite characters from the hit app game are available to collect. Take your Angry Birds everywhere with these Plush Backpack Clips. 3 to collect ...