The Bell Rock Lighthouse the worlds oldest rock lighthouse situated off the coast of the county of Angus was built by the famous Stevenson engineers & has its 200th anniversary on 11 February 2011. Northern Lights celebrates that occasion. This fully illustrated book tells the story of Scotlands lighthouses through objects charts & photographs using National Museums Scotlands pre-eminent collection of sea-marking amterial from the Northern Lighthouse Board & also items from the Stevenson family. For reasons explained in the book historic items relating to the building of the earlier Eddystone Lighthouse located in the English Channel are also held by the museum & John Smeatons stone-built construction there must be seen as the inspiration for Robert Stevensons structure. ...

The northern lights are one of the major tourist draws of the Arctic & sub-Arctic winter. This book covers information on everything from how to photograph the aurora to what to wear to how the forecast works. It offers advice on the best European countries in which to see them & why & provides information on tour operators offering northern lights packages. Bradts Northern Lights" is the only guidebook on the market that caters to the large number of people whose dream is to see the aurora borealis." ...

Sunflower guides have been available in Europe for years & they have a dedicated following. In handy pocket-size format Sunflower guides offer a unique combination of walks & driving tours for the vacationer. Each guide
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- dozens of unforgettable walks for all ages & abilities- the most rewarding driving tours of the region- large color fold-out maps & detailed walking maps- color photos that show what you will see- timetables for buses trains ferries- info on local foods customs wildlife historic sites- a free service to keep you abreast of all changes since publication www.sunflowerbooks.co.uk

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Get acquainted with a northern soul Jimmy Nail has been a household name since Auf Wiedersehen Pet hit our screens in the 1980s. since then his career as an actor & a musician has put on him on the silver screen alongside Madonna & given him a No. 1 hit single. Success on this astonishing scale was beyond the wildest dreams of the working class lad whose harsh childhood & brutal schooling put him on a collision course with Strangeways. But a short spell in prison helped propel Nail onwards & upwards. With the support of his friends & family it wasnt long before Jimmys unique talents & single-minded determination brought him attention of a different kind & changed his life for ever. In A Northern Soul Jimmy Nail tells his own vivid story in this intriguing inspiring & sometimes confounding account of how one man rose to fame & fortune by refusing to be anything but himself. ...

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Northern Tuscany is filled with artistic treasures. From Florence the jewel in Tuscany's crown to the immaculately preserved historical city of Lucca Northern Tuscany is wonderfully varied. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport accommodation eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of this beautiful region of Italy. * Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Northern Tuscany. * Comprehensive up-to-date listings of where to eat sleep & play. *

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities from admiring Renaissance classics to finding the finest regional food produce. * Detailed maps for Florence Pisa & Lucca. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights plus many lesser-known attractions Footprint Focus Northern Tuscany (
Includes: Florence Pisa & Arezzo) provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of Italy's most beautiful regions. The content of the Footprintfocus Northern Tuscany (
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Writer Brian Wood weaves another tale of lost Viking history as foot soldier Mads gives a grunts-eye view of the famous Siege of Paris where hundreds defended against thousands & political manoeuvring was as important as the clash of the shield wall. Even while they fight off the invading horde Mads & company still have to make it through the brutal winter to survive. ...

Written by Brian Wood Art by Davide Gianfelice Cover by Massimo Carnevale In this first volume collecting NORTHLANDERS 1-8 DMZ writer Brian Wood stabs Viking lore in the face with a fresh take on what it means to be a warrior. Meet Sven an exiled Viking prince who must return to the desolate lands of his birth to reclaim his vast inheritance upon the death of his father. See why Entertainment Weekly calls it a well-reserched richly realized world that illuminates politics & culture without getting bogged down in history-book stuff."" ...

Written by Brian Wood Art by Ryan Kelly Cover by Massimo Carnevale The second NORTHLANDERS collection featuring issues 11-16 takes place during the tail end of Viking rule in Irel&. A series of mysterious murders & arsons against wealthy citizens leaves the Viking occupiers worried that a potential uprising might ignite. When surprising details involving the crimes are revealed though their jobs become much harder! Once again writer Brian Wood teams with artist Ryan Kelly (Local) for an intriguing gorgeously rendered peek at the inner workings of society. Advance-solicited; on sale July 29
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