In England in the eighth century in the midst of the so-called Dark Ages Offa ruled Mercia one of the strongest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. For over 30 years he was the dominant warlord in the territory south of the Humber & the driving force behind the expansion of Mercias power. During that turbulent period he commanded Mercian armies in their struggle against the neighbouring kingdoms of Northumbria & Wessex & against the Welsh tribes. Yet the true story of Offas long reign & of the rise & fall of Mercia are little known although this is one of the most intriguingepisodes in this little-recorded phase of Englands past. It is Chris Peerss task in this new study to uncover the facts about Offa & the other Mercian kings & to set them in the context of English history before the coming of the Danes. He describes how the tribes of middle England were welded together by Penda one of Offas remarkable predecessors & how Mercia developed into a cohesive militaristic society which defended itself & preyed on its neighbours. A line of strong kings
- Wulfhere Aethelred & Aethelbald
- followed & laid the foundations for the kingdom Offa took over in 757. Warfare came naturally to these men
- they were born into a warrior tradition
- & Chris Peers pays particular attention to this key element in Mercian society. Also of course he discusses the most famous monument that has come down to us from Offas reign
- the defensive dyke constructed in the west of England to deter the incursions of the Welsh. His fresh account of this neglected era in English history draws together the results of the latest archaeological research & the sparse documentary evidence that has survived. It makes fascinating reading.




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The Offas Dyke Path National Trail runs along the England / Wales border between Chepstow & Prestatyn has been designed to allow some flexibility in following the official route. Alternative routes which allow visits to places of interest or to find accommodation are included & form part of the total mileage"ed. Each chapter covers what for some would be regarded as more than a full days walk. The overall distance has been further subdivided to allow for shorter excursions a there-&-back exploration or to assist in planning round walks. Offas Dyke was constructed by the powerful King of Mercia in the late eighth century to mark out the western boundary of his kingdom. The Offas Dyke Path makes its way through varied sometimes wild often remote & frequently superb scenery linked by a succession of historic towns & attractive villages. The route offers an attractive & at times demanding prospect for the long-distance walker. Useful information on parking maps required distances & so on is all included. ...

The Offas Dyke Path is a superb national trail that runs from the North Wales coast to the Severn Estuary following the line ...

Anissa Helous classic work The Fifth Quarter first published in 2004 is now re-issued as Offal updated & expanded with the addition of striking colour food photography. This is the only book currently in print in the English language dedicated exclusively to the subject of offal
- a subject currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity & fashion
- in all its many & surprising forms. From foie gras to cods roe & from sheeps head to testicles Offal draws on recipes & traditions from all over the world.

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What's a girl to do with an offer you can't refuse? Another irresisible bestseller from much-loved author Jill Mansell. Lola has no intention of accepting when her boyfriend Dougie's snobbish mother offers her GBP10 000 to break up with him. Then she discovers a secret that makes her think again. Dougie would probably have broken up with her in the long run & this way she can help one of the people she loves most in the world. Ten years later though when Lola meets Dougie again her feelings for him are as strong as ever. But she broke Dougie's heart & he's about to discover that she was paid to do it. She can never tell him the truth so can she get him back? Well Lola's very attractive & very persuasive. But even she's got her work cut out this time... ...

The latest edition of one of the bestselling Microsoft Office books of all time! Spend less time figuring out Word Excel Power Point Outlook & Access & more time working on actual projects with this new edition of Office 2010 For Dummies. Filled with straightforward friendly instruction this book gets you thoroughly up to speed & it actually makes doing Office work fun! First learn all the basics then how to add more bells & whistles including how to spice up your Word documents edit Excel spreadsheets & create formulas add sound to your Power Point presentation & much more. Helps you harness the power of Microsoft Office 2010 & all of its new functionality; the book covers Word Excel Power Point Outlook & Access Explains & instructs in the straightforward friendly For Dummies style that makes instruction more accessible & skill-building easier Covers typing & formatting text in Word & spicing up your documents Shows you how to navigate & edit an Excel spreadsheet create formulas & chart & analyze Excel data Demonstrates how to create a Power Point presentation & add color sound & pictures Explores Outlook including configuring e-mail storing contacts organizing tasks scheduling your time & setting appointments Delves into designing Access databases including editing modifying searching sorting & querying; also covers viewing & printing reports & more Be ready to take full advantage of Microsoft Office 2010 with this fun & easy guide. ...

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Microsoft Office is the most widely used software suite in the world. The half-dozen programs in Office 2010 are packed with amazing features but most people just know the basics. This entertaining guide not only gets you started with Office it reveals all kinds of useful things you didn't know the software could do -- with plenty of power-user tips & tricks when you're ready for more. Create professional-looking documents. Learn everything you need to know to craft beautiful Word documents. Stay organized. Keep track of your email calendar & contacts with Outlook. Crunch numbers with ease. Assemble data make calculations & summarize the results with Excel. Make eye-catching presentations. Build Power Point slideshows with video & audio clips animations & more. Build Access databases quickly. Make your data easy to find sort & manage. Manage your files more efficiently. Use the new Backstage view to quickly work with your Office files. Get to know the whole suite. Learn to use other handy Office tools: Publisher One Note & Office Web Apps. ...

Get started with Office 2011 for Mac & discover the creative possibilities The leading suite of productivity software for the Mac Microsoft Office helps users complete common business tasks including word processing e-mail presentations financial analysis & much more. Office 2011 for Mac For Dummies is the perfect companion for Microsoft Office for Mac users upgrading to the newest version new computer users & those who may have switched from the Windows version of Office. Written by one of the most popular gurus in the Mac community Bob Dr. Mac" Le Vitus the book explains every 2011 application so you can become savvy in no time. Addresses ways to refine & edit documents with Word Explains how to add pizzazz to your slide shows with Power Point Guides you through crunching numbers & data with Excel Demonstrates how to send receive & manage your e-mail on Outlook Encourages you to organize your contact information schedule your time & more With Office 2011 for Mac For Dummies you'll learn everything you need to know to make the most of Office on your Mac!" ...