Elizabeth's Sea Dogs investigates the rise & fall of a unique group of adventurers
- men like Francis Drake John Hawkins Martin
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In 2012 Queen Elizabeth II will mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne a diamond jubilee that this book written by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond commemorates. On February 6 1952 Princess Elizabeth Duchess of Edinburgh became Queen on the death of her father King George VI. The reign that was to see major changes both in the country & Commonwealth & in the role of the monarchy began far away from Britain in a game reserve in Kenya. Elizabeth: The Queens Life & Reign" looks at this remarkable period in the history of Britains monarchy in lavish & fascinating detail featuring over 240 photographs. Constantly under scrutiny ever since she took the throne this book presents a balanced & absorbing account of the Queens life & of her role as the head of state in a country & a world that have changed almost beyond recognition in the 60 years since she inherited the throne." ...

On 2 June 1953 27-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York was crowned Queen the eyes of the world upon her as she dedicated herself to her country. It is fascinating to look back over the sixty years since then & see how this remarkable woman decade by decade has brought the monarchy into the modern world earning admiration & respect for her unerring sense of duty her determination to innovate her tremendous dignity integrity & wisdom. Drawing from his own experience & time spent with the royal family alongside additional meticulous research Alan Titchmarsh observes the woman the mother & the monarch. He explores key moments in her reign both personal to her & in a wider historical context & traces how our relationship with the royal family has developed & morphed gone through ups & downs but is arguably now stronger than ever in this very special Diamond Jubilee year. Packed with wonderful memorabilia & rarely seen archive photography Elizabeth: Her Life Our Times defines an era pays tribute to our inexhaustable Queen & celebrates the example of responsibility loyalty & patriotism she has set for generations past present & future. She is an inspiration to us all. ...

Elizabethan & Jacobean Drama in Context provides in-depth coverage of political social & cultural contexts along with performance techniques. Your students will explore not only what the texts can tell us about the world & society they came from but also what they tell us about the world we live in today. ...

Elizabethan & Jacobean architecture
- not the friendly unassuming architecture of the vernacular but the uniquely strange & exciting
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England under Elizabeth I: A time of war & plague politics & rebellion personal heroism & religious fanaticism. When if you were born poor you stayed poor & the thumbscrews & the rack could be the grim prelude to the executioners block. But it was also an age that encouraged literary genius global exploration & timeless beauty. It was when the lowly privateer Francis Drake circumnavigated the globe with no reliable navigational instruments & only a drunken mutinous crew for company. When the Queens favourite the wealthy & handsome Robert Dudley was widely suspected of having killed his wife. & when only the machinations of ruthless intriguers like William Cecil & Francis Walsingham prevented Elizabeths kingdom from descending into anarchy & political chaos. The Elizabethans" is a panoramic exhilarating depiction of an intensely colourful period by master-historian A N Wilson. This is what life under Elizabeth I was really like." ...

Can the adorable Ella Bella Ballerina help Cinderella get to the Royal Ball? Alone on the stage after class Ella Bella opens Madame Rosa's magical musical box & is whisked off into the world of the Cinderella ballet. But will Ella Bella be able to help Cinderella meet her perfect Prince Charming? ...

Can Ella Bella help the swan princess to be reunited with her prince? Will she help to break the wicked sorcerers spell? Will true love conquer all? Young ballerinas will find the answer to all these questions & delight in the sheer charm of Ella Bellas world. James Mayhew has also included a last page full of ballet facts to help even the keenest budding ballerina learn about the story behind Swan Lake. ...

Join Ella Bella Ballerina as she twirls into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker ballet with its magical dancing snowflakes tantalising swirling sweets & of course the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. But can Ella Bella help the Nutcracker to defeat his arch enemy the wicked Mouse King? James Mayhews richly detailed storytelling & his exquisite retro art-style make this book perfect for all would-be prima ballerinas. The final page is devoted to ballet facts so children can learn about the original ballet The Nutcracker. ...

The Petal Fairies have a very important job
- together with their magic petals they help to make sure that flowers grow & bloom
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