Hervey Garrett Smith was the foremost marine illustrator of the 1950s & 1960s & his wonderful drawings of traditional ropework quickly propelled The Marlinspike Sailor" to cult classic status when it was published in 1956. With the addition of a section on modern synthetic rope in the 1970s its popularity has continued undiminished to this day. It teaches a few basic knots
- the bowline sheet bend & rolling hitch among others
- & splices in three-strand & braided rope. But its real business is decorative rope & canvaswork
- the traditional arts of the sailor
- & here it has no equal. For a rope mat a rope ladder a sea chest a ditty bag a canvas bucket a mast boot & the best-looking rope fenders or heaving line in the marina this is the book of choice."



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Marlow is an ancient Thames crossing point a position symbolised by its elegant suspension bridge. Timber wheat & malt were the main cargoes sent down river to London in the days when Marlow merchants built up contacts with trading houses in the capital apprenticed their sons to London tradesmen & forged commercial links. Though never a busy market town it had a market day & two annual fairs. Due to wheat & barley growing the local maltsters prospered & Wethereds brewery become the largest employer in the town. ...

On May 30th 1593 a celebrated young playwright was killed in a tavern brawl in London. That at least was the official version. Now Christopher Marlowe reveals the truth: that his death was an elaborate ruse to avoid being convicted of heresy; that he was spirited across the Channel to live on in lonely exile; that he continued to write plays & poetry hiding behind the name of a colourless man from Stratford
- one William Shakespeare. With the grip of a thriller & the emotional force of a sonnet this remarkable novel in verse gives voice to a man who was brilliant passionate & mercurial. A cobblers son who counted nobles among his friends a spy in the Queens service a fickle lover & a declared religious sceptic he was always courting trouble. Memoir love letter confession settling of accounts & a cry for recognition as the creator of some of the most sublime works in the English language The Marlowe Papers brings Christopher Marlowe & his era to vivid life. Written by a poet & scholar it is a work of exceptional art erudition & imagination.
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The incredible bestseller: over a quarter of a million copies have been sold to date. A love-it-or-hate-it gift book that celebrates one of the great icons of the British store-cupboard. Packed with great recipes delightful illustrations & hilarious Marmite-related anecdotes this power-packed recipe-come-gift book is the ultimate celebration of the 100-year-old icon beloved of gourmets gourmands & trencherman alike. Even those that hate it will love it! A perfect combination of great recipes eye-catching design & witty fascinating anecdote. ...

Marooned with the Maverick Sweet Willa had tried hard not to hold a grudge but she was sure bad boy Collin Traub didnt even remember the kiss theyd shared so many years ago. Now they were stranded in a storm together & she was scared soaking wet &...attracted. Resisting his sweet talk was easy. Resisting his strong arms & those deep dark eyes was another story... Made in Texas! Donna Byrd came west to claim her inheritance
- not fall for a sweettalking sexyassin Texas rancher! The New York City magazine entrepreneur knows exactly the type of man she wants to marry...and its not Caleb Granger. So why is Donna finding her resolve crumbling in the face of this cowboys powerful persuasion?
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The Marquess of Queensberry" is perhaps as famous for destroying one of our greatest literary geniuses as he was for helping establish the rules for modern-day boxing. The trial & two-year imprisonment of Oscar Wilde following a series of events inspired by Wilde's romantic interest in his son remains one of history's great tragedies. However Linda Stratmann's riveting biography of the marquess also known as John Sholto Douglas paints a far more complex picture by drawing on new sources & unpublished letters. In his forties Douglas was altered by a series of setbacks. The events of the Wilde affair
- told for the first time from the marquess' perspective
- were directly linked to them. Through the retelling of pivotal events from Douglas' life including the death of his brother on the Matterhorn his fruitless search for him & the suicide of his father the book reveals a well-meaning man often stricken with a grief he found hard to express who deserves our compassion."

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The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series" which

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Slim & concise this affordable guide features essential information from the labyrinthine souks of Marrakech to the beautiful surrounding countryside. The guide also features an Essentials section with practical advice to help travellers plan their trip detailed maps up-to-date listings of where to eat sleep & have fun as well as Background section with a fascinating overview of the history & culture. *

Includes:: Essentials section with indispensable information on getting around * Features the city's trendy modern restaurants & cafes as well as the traditional sights * Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay & eat * Overview map to help travelers get their bearings highlighting the key things not to miss * Street maps will help travelers find your way around * Key local words & phrases are included * Slim enough to fit in a pocket or backpack Loaded with practical advice on getting around as well as detailed information on the region's top attractions this Footprintfocus guide will help travellers experience the real Morocco without weighing them down. The content of the Footprintfocus Marrakech High Atlas & Essaouira guide has been extracted from Footprint's Morocco Handbook.

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Select Guide Marrakech" is a brand new inspirational guide to this vibrant city offering authentic experiences fresh discoveries ...

What Will Your Marrakesh Encounter Be? Taking in the daily spectacle from ringside on Djemaa el-Fna Savoring the city s tangiest chicken tagine with preserved lemons & green olives Fleeing the heat in the shady courtyard garden of a traditional riad Surrendering to the time-honored delights of steam & mud in a hammam Coveting h&-embroidered tunics & antique Berber rugs on Rue de la Liberte Salivating as you window shop at the patisseries in the Nouvelle Ville Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map to help you navigate the Medina with ease Our discerning author recommends the very best sights restaurants shops & entertainment Unique itineraries & highlights help you make the most of a short break Local experts reveal Marrakesh s secrets: from Meryanne Loum-Martin Parisian lawyer turned sustainable travel champion to Si Ahmed Nmeis muezzin at Koutoubia Mosque ...