This guidebook takes you on a round- Britain tour of the places that have made royal history. These are the castles abbeys stately homes & grand estates of Britains kings & queens. But they are also the battlefields docks caves forests tombs & graves
- places where fortunes were made treaties signed war declared battles fought & lives lost & where Britains history was made. Nine chapters cover Britain from Cornwall to the Scottish islands. There is Leeds Castle in Kent retreat of medieval queens; the Banqueting house in London used by James I as a drinking den & by Charles II to hold lotteries; the Tweed Walk near Neidpath Castle in Peebles beloved of Mary Queen of Scots; Coombe Hill in Buckinghamshire where the sons of the Celtic King Cunobelinus were killed; & Broadlands in Hampshire where the Queen & Prince Philip spent their honeymoon. More than just a guide to historic places this book brings Britains greatest heritage to life with vivid accounts of the intimate stories great loves grand passions & underhand deeds of its royal families.
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The 100 great drives in this collection have been selected from the most beautiful routes Britain has to offer. These spectacular circular tours offer scenic stop-offs plus castles gardens museums & hamlets to explore. Each drive
- on A & B roads
- comes with a map & the route is described in text packed with fascinating local detail. From the southern coast roads to lochside byways get to know Britain with this indispensable guide.

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Britains stately homes & grand houses are among its greatest treasures & The Most Amazing Stately Homes in Britain brings you the grandest most magnificent eccentric & unusual of them all. This wonderfully illustrated regional touring guide describes each house & tells its story following the ebb & flow of fortune & fame. Every house has something that sets it apart from the rest: the magnificent four-storey Tudor tower (set in world famous gardens) of Sissinghurst in Kent; sumptuous painted cloth wallhangings of romantic Owlpen Manor in Gloucestershire; superb topiary at Levens Hall in Cumbria; sinister myths of Blickling Hall in Norfolk & the enchanting Great Garden of Edzell Castle in Scotland created in 1604 to stimulate the mind & the senses. Discover ancient deer parks; exquisite collections of furniture national treasures & breathtaking views to enjoy season-byseason & year-round. The cover features Chatsworth in Derbyshire one of Britains most famous historic houses & the fastest-growing paid-for visitor attraction in 2010* with more than 716 000 visitors. In May 2012 Chatsworth featured in a popular threepart BBC1 documentary covering a year behind the scenes of the house & estate. ...

All that is needed to create amazing artwork
- just using thumbs! Thumb Doodles is packed with inspiration tips & ideas for crating
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The elegance of Tuscanys grand cities is found on a more intimate scale in its numerous small towns & villages the most charming of which are celebrated in this revised compact edition of the bestselling book. Thirty-six villages from all over Tuscany feature here from those clustered around the great cities of Lucca & Florence which produce some of the finest olive oil & are home to some of the world's greatest works of art to the Chianti region & the valley of the Orcia devoted to the cultivation of aromatic herbs. The vivid highly descriptive accounts of each village are accompanied by page after page of marvellous colour photographs. Beautifully composed photographs graceful knowledgeable text". (" Country Living"). " Breathtaking photographs the riches & variety of Tuscany are laid out for all to see a well balanced well presented & well written exploration of one of Italys most beautiful regions". (" Contemporary Review")." ...

Stephen Bungays magisterial history is acclaimed as the account of the Battle of Britain. Unrivalled for its synthesis of all previous historical accounts for the quality of its strategic analysis & its truly compulsive narrative this is a book ultimately distinguished by its conclusions
- that it was the British in the Battle who displayed all the virtues of efficiency organisation & even ruthlessness we habitually attribute to the Germans & they who fell short in their amateurism ill-preparedness poor engineering & even in their old-fashioned notions of gallantry. An engrossing read for the military scholar & the general reader alike this is a classic of military history that looks beyond the mythology to explore all the tragedy & comedy; the brutality & compassion of war.
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A comprehensive look at natural treatments & healing methods that work. Jonny Bowden takes his practical knowledgeable & open-minded approach-the same approach that made The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth so successful-and focuses it on natural cures revealing the best of alternative medicine for a mainstream audience. Through his personal use extensive research & wide-ranging expertise in nutrition & health Jonny sorts through the myriad home remedies from every discipline & tradition to show which work & how best to use these proven healing techniques. He also explains through approachable & articulate descriptions why they work & on what basis he selected these cures-whether it is patient testimonials or the latest scientific studies to give you peace of mind & the information you need about each treatment. The book explores more than 75 common conditions including allergies cancer high cholesterol depression diabetes hypertension menopause & stress. ...

The Most Scenic Drives in America is a comprehensive guide to the 120 most colourful iconic & awe-inspiring byways of the United States & Canada. Written & produced in North America it gives you the insider's view of the best trips around the continent from Hawaii to Nova Scotia. With over 750 colour photographs up-to-date & user-friendly maps of every route hundreds of little-known facts about each region & features highlighting special events foods local customs festivals & more this is the one book you will need to steer you on your next fly-drive holiday. Each drive

Includes:: information on mileage the best season to travel nearby attractions & the organisations & websites to contact for more details
- all reviewed by the relevant tourist offices National Park Services & travel experts across the US & Canada. If you have ever fancied driving the Icefields Parkway in Alberta seeing the 'fall' colours in New England or heading for Yosemite you will find all these & much more here to whet your appetite.


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Orford Ness was for most of the twentieth century a military research station so secret that nobody knew what went on there & so remote that even now most people have never heard of it. Yet the contribution of its scientists service & civilian to the winning of the First World War the Second World War & the Cold War places them on a par with the codebreakers of Bletchley Park. At this highly atmospheric & often inhospitable location on the Suffolk coast the Royal Flying Corps (later RAF) conducted crucial experiments & trials some brilliant others futile on effective gunnery accurate bombing & enhanced navigational aids. It was the venue for Watson Watt's early work on radar & for Barnes Wallis' enhanced Tallboy bomb. From 1953 the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment used it as the testing range for British nuclear bombs. In 1967 the world's most powerful radar station COBRA MIST was constructed for the US Department of Defense. Why it was closed down is just one of many Orford Ness mysteries. Owned by the National Trust since 1993 Orford Ness is a National Nature Reserve of international significance. But its military history has proved no less important & its secrets highly intriguing. This book tells an incredible tale of ingenious talented & brave men
- & women
- who operated with typically British patience & resourcefulness in often highly uncomfortable & on occasions fatal circumstances.

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From a young age Andy Cohen knew one thing: He loved television. Not in the way that most kids do but in an irrepressible all-consuming I-want-to-climb-inside-the-tube kind of way. & climb inside he did. Now presiding over Bravo's reality TV Empire he started out as an overly talkative pop culture obsessive devoted to Charlie's Angels & All My Children & to his mother who received daily letters from Andy at summer camp usually reminding her to tape the soaps. In retrospect it's hard to believe that everyone didn't know that Andy was gay; still he remained in the closet until college. Finally out he embarked on making a career out of his passion for television. The journey begins with Andy interviewing his all-time idol Susan Lucci for his college newspaper & ends with him in a job where he has a hand in creating today's celebrity icons. In the witty no-holds-barred style of his show Watch What Happens Live Andy tells tales of absurd mishaps during his ten years at CBS News hilarious encounters with the heroes & heroines of his youth & the real stories behind The Real Housewives. Dishy funny & full of heart Most Talkative provides a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the world of television from a fan who grew up watching the screen & is now inside it both making shows & hosting his own. ...