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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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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The thrill of catching a fish for the first time is the magic that helps make coarse fishing one of the biggest participation sports. Young or old male or female
- this sport is open to all & lasts a lifetime. This Haynes Manual provides key advice for this journey no matter what your knowledge of fishing. If youre a budding angler looking to learn the basics it will get you off to a flying start. If youre a more experienced fisherman youll find advanced suggestions that will help you catch more fish.
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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. ...

Coast to Coast Cycle Routes" is the practical guide to crossing Britain containing all the information any cyclist could possibly need when embarking on a trip. It takes you from West to East & East to West three different ways following Britains three most popular coast to coasters: the C2C Hadrians Cycleway & the Reivers. This is the 17th edition of the eat sleep & drink pocket guide & contains new mapping including off-road sections & spiral binding to make it more user-friendly. This new edition

Includes:: two new alternative spurs to the increasingly popular C2C. The first takes you via the shores of Ullswater past Lowther Castle & the picture postcard village of Askham before rejoining the old Penrith route. The second takes you through rural Co Durham & into the great city following the spectacularly sculpted banks of the Wear past the cathedral. These are Odysseys along the byways & traffic-free routes of the northern Lake District Pennines Hadrians Wall country & the spectacular Solway coast AONB. Much of the routing is traffic-free along compacted cycle-friendly tracks built along old railway lines. The routes are all thoroughly signposted & somehow manage to eke out the least busy country lanes taking in many places just off the beaten track. This guide has up-to-date listings of all the best pubs B& Bs hotels & restaurants. But importantly it also

Includes:: maps topographical profiles lots of route information & other practical help. Plus historical & cultural background to the fascinating & often beautiful communities the cyclist meanders through. The ethos of the book is to Go Slow to imbibe at leisure some of Britains finest & yet often deserted landscapes whether it be the wilderness of Northumberland or the liquid gold sunsets of the Cumbrian coastline. But its also handy for the cycle nut who wants to do it over a weekend: every trip no matter how short needs careful planning. Coupled with the website it provides the ultimate resource for the leisure cyclist."



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