Coal has transformed societies & shaped the fate of nations. It launched empires & triggered wars. Above all it fuelled the Industrial Revolution in Britain propelling the rise of a small rural kingdom into the greatest commercial empire in the world. Taking us on a rich historical journey that begins on the banks of the river Tyne Barbara Freese explores the profound role coal has played in human history & continues to play in todays world. The first half of the book is set in Britain & tells how coal transformed Britain & ushered in the industrial age. The rest of the book looks at America & China at the birth of the unions & the closing of the mines & at the energy industry today. With oil prices on the rise & no end in sight to our insatiable appetite for energy the world is turning again to coal. ...

The men who worked British Columbias mines have passed into history. This is a moving account of a coal miners life in plain evocative language. Bill Johnstone also shares his experiences of emigrating from England farming the Prairies & surviving the Depression. ...

Born & raised in Judsonia Arkansas-a place where indoor plumbing was a luxury squirrel was a meal & sex ed was taught during ...

Theyve stopped holding late-night sessions in Parliament. Or have they? Imagine a House of Commons with the cameras switched off the press & public excluded but with the bar still open. What sort of vile abuse might hon. Members hurl at each other if they were pissed & off the record? In these unofficial transcripts of Parliamentary Proceedings Ian Martin [ The Thick Of It"] documents the sweary debates of the Coalition Governments first year in power. It contains very strong language
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- desperate to make their mark in British politics by saying anything however horrible."

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This highly visual handbook furnishes the angler with expert tips & professional guidance on what to fish for how to fish the different techniques of coarse fishing & the best locations to choose. The book

Includes:: a visual A-Z guide & detailed information about all the major species of coarse fish including Carp Pike Perch Roach Rudd Barbel & Bream. There is essential advice on recognition size potential behaviour & feeding habits. All types of natural artificial & groundbaits are discussed with instructions on the best methods of using them. The various techniques of coarse fishing are then covered in depth including float fishing freelining legering pole fishing & lure fishing. Reading the water whether it is running or still is an important angling skill that the author an expert in this field teaches in detail. This is an essential & informative guide written & designed to increase every angler's enjoyment & sporting ability whether just starting out or at a more advanced level. About the author Tony Miles has more than 40 years' coarse fishing experience & has fished all over Britain & France specialising in specimen hunting. Tony was a leading feature writer for Practical Coarse Fishing magazine & has contributed numerous articles for Coarse Fisherman over the last six years.

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Accompanying the BBC" series " Coast" is not only a superbly illustrated celebration of Britain's coastal areas but a practical guide to all that they have to offer. The first part of the book is divided into the 12 coastal regions as featured in the programme with lavish photography maps & evocative essays. The second part is a region-by-region reference of places people activities natural history historic events & fascinating facts
- all clearly laid out to help you plan your own trip. Whether destined for the coffee table your reference library or the car " Coast" takes you there with charm & style."
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This beautifully illustrated case-bound volume offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the most extraordinary homes on Americas East Coast. Featuring a range of coastal residences from sea captains mansions in Maine & Nantucket to classic cottages in Marthas Vineyard & Cape Cod architectural treasures in Miami & the Florida Keys & beachside hideaways in Savannah Charleston & the Outer Banks Coast presents a collection of some of Americas finest seaside homes built over the past two decades by the countrys most renowned architects & designers. Coasts sumptuous photography celebrates the beauty of the beach in all seasons the seaside villages the swimming coves & their weatherworn signs & of course the variety of beachside architecture from the understated charm of humble clam shacks to the enduring elegance of gracious beachside mansions. A feast for beach lovers architects designers & anyone who just loves escaping to the coast this book is a tribute to seaside shelters both grand & small. ...

A stunning glimpse of some of Britains finest coastline from the granite columns of the Giants Causeway on the Northern Irish ...

Over a hundred years ago the National Trust was founded to preserve places of historic interest & natural beauty in England Wales & Northern Irel&. Today it protects around 252 000 hectares (623 000 acres) of land & over 700 miles (1126km) of coastline. This exquisite collection reveals the true beauty of Britain's countryside & coastal heritage. The variety is unmatched
- from the fells & lakes of Cumbria & the wilderness wetlands of the Fens to the granite columns of Giant's Causeway & the spectacular beaches of the the Cornish Coast. This collection is not just a celebration of Britain's diverse & extraordinary beauty but also the photographer's art. Three leading British landscape photographers capture unforgettable images of Britain's remarkable natural heritage & encourage the preservation of our unique countryside & coastline for future generations.
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Winner of the Travel Narrative Book of the Year in 2005 by the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) The Coast Road presents an idiosyncratic & illuminating snapshot of England & what it is to be English today. In this travelogue award-winning writer Paul Gogarty travels 3 000 miles in a motorhome exploring intimate coastal communities & ruminating on the future of the English coast. All points of the compass are covered; after an unsettling benediction at Dovers Eastern Docks he travels to Derek Jarmans Dungeness; to rakish Brighton & Madame Rosinas Bournemouth; the mudflats & Arabian sands of the north-west where he joins a roomful of George Formbys in Blackpool; the now infamous Morcambe Bay; Billy Butlins Skegness; & a parachuting vicar. The journey comes full circle in the secret creeks of East Anglia. The Coast Road is a warm-hearted tribute to Englands coastline written by a romantic spirit who beautifully captures both the idiosyncrasies of the nation & the euphoria of the open road. ...