Banished by his jealous stepmother the good & brave Prince Rama has lived in the forest for 14 years along with his beautiful wife Sita & his loyal brother Lakshaman. Rama has triumphed over the demons that dwell there & the three live a simple peaceful life among the forest animals. But it is not to last for the ten-headed King of the Demons vows to take revenge Eye-catching illustrations based on the Indian tradition of shadow-puppetry convey the exuberance of a millennia-old tale which is still very much alive today. ...

The three-thous&-year-old tale of Rama who rescues his wife Sita from the Demon King is said to confer a blessing on all who hear it. In Rama & the Demon King this glorious myth is retold so that children of all cultures can enjoy the thrilling story. The vibrant illustrations based on the ancient tradition of shadow-puppetry convey all the exuberance of a tale which although centuries old is still very much alive. ...

In 2130 an alien spaceship Rama entered our solar system. The first product of an alien civilisation to be encountered by man it revealed many wonders to mankind but most of its mysteries remained unsolved.. . Sixty-six years later a second approaching spacecraft was detected; four years on the Ramans are definitely returning. But this time Earth is ready. & maybe now with the arrival of Rama II some of the questions posed by Rama will at last be answered. ...

For many young children their strongest impressions of religion & culture are formed by participating in or observing holiday & festivals. This series will explain in a simple way what happens during each holiday or festival & why when & where they take place & who celebrates them. ...

In recognition of his great achievements at sea their Lordships of the Admiralty have made Lord Nicholas Ramage captain of a ship of the line
- the youngest man to be so honoured since Nelson himself. & so Ramage sets sail on the Dido a formidable fighting weapon & the most prized war machine of the British Navy. But sooner than expected Ramage is called upon to test the Dido to the full as his path to the Caribbean is beset with troubles. Thrilling & exhilarating Ramage & the Dido is a fitting conclusion to Lord Ramages adventures at sea.
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With Napoleon Bonaparte at the height of his powers the Mediterranean can be safely considered exclusive French territory. So when Captain Ramage & his crew are sent alone into Mediterranean waters they can expect to be outnumbered. But it is the French who discover they have an enemy they had not bargained for. ...

A history of walking & our relationship with the British countryside. On the afternoon of Sunday April 24 1932 a group of Approx. five hundred men & women set out for the summit of Kinder Scout the highest point in Derbyshire's Peak District. They were not here to take in the fresh air & breathtaking vistas: they were here to make a st&. Kinder Scout like almost every other site of natural beauty in Britain at that time was privately owned & fiercely guarded. This wild open landscape was one that they had absolutely no right to visit. Ramble On tells the story of how country walks & rambling were transformed from a small & often illegal pastime to the most popular recreational activity in the country. But the story of rambling is not so much about parliamentary acts as it is about the remarkable people who campaigned for (and in some cases against) the pastime. There was a Lancastrian town council accountant called Alfred Wainwright who in the 1950s changed his life & the lives of many others when he popularised walking in the Lake District with his series of guides. & any history of rambling would be incomplete without mentioning the resistant landowners
- from the notorious Nicholas Van Hoogstraten to celebrities such as Madonna & Jeremy Clarkson
- who have done their level best (and worst) to keep walkers off their l&. Above all this tale is about the exhilaration of a gusty hill-top path; the curious unease that a labyrinthine dark forest floor can induce; the feel of different soil peat & rock; the sight of alternating sunlight & shadow sweeping across vast valleys. Both a biography of Britain's favourite outdoor pursuit & a celebration of our wonderful countryside Ramble On is for anyone who has ever pulled on a pair of walking boots or is partial to the taste of Kendal mintcake.

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A practical guide to walks around Loch Lomond & the Trossachs endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or under in length & can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks are included & use clear Ordnance Survey maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park & surrounding area offer some superb walking areas. The walks take you along the shores of Loch Lomond through the forests of Loch Ard & over the hills of the Trossachs. The 20 walks include the famous Whangie which starts at the stunning Queens View Dumyat with excellent views over Stirling & across the Central Belt & a superb walk along the River Teith to the spectacular Falls of Leny. This guide produced in co-operation with the Ramblers & featuring Ordnance Survey mapping is the perfect way to get out & enjoy the stunning scenery. ...

A practical little walk guide to Cornwall endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or under in length & can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks are included & use clear Ordnance Survey maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions. Cornwall forms the tip of the south-west peninsula of the island of Great Britain. The coastline is wild & rocky; headlands & cliffs are interspersed with large sandy beaches in the north & deeply indented with river estuaries in the south. The interior is dominated by areas of moorland notably the granite mass of Bodmin Moor. This guide produced in co-operation with the Ramblers & featuring Ordnance Survey mapping is the perfect way to get out & enjoy the stunning scenery. This compact little guide contains walks all of which are 5 miles or under which are ideal for an afternoon stroll.
Includes:: * 20 easy to follow walks which can be completed in 3 hours & under. * Each walk has a detailed Ordnance Survey map with the route clearly marked plus a detailed description of the route. * The walks have been chosen with issues like parking & refreshments in mind to make them suitable for families. * There are interesting facts about the things youll see along the route. * All the books include general information on walking & also the general area covered by the guide. * Packed with colour photographs of scenes you will see along the walk.
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A practical little walk guide to Dorset endorsed by the Ramblers. All the walks are 5 miles or under in length & can easily be completed in less that 3 hours. 20 walks are included & use clear Ordnance Survey maps to show the route plus easy to follow walk descriptions. The southern English county of Dorset contains stunning coastal scenery & beautiful rural countryside waiting to be explored. The area is famous for the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site which features landforms such as the sublime Lulworth Cove the impressive shingles of Chesil Beach & the great natural arch of Durdle Door. This guide produced in co-operation with the Ramblers & featuring Ordnance Survey mapping is the perfect way to get out & enjoy the stunning scenery. This compact little guide contains walks all of which are 5 miles or under which are ideal for an afternoon stroll.
Includes:: * 20 easy to follow walks which can be completed in 3 hours & under. * Each walk has a detailed Ordnance Survey map with the route clearly marked plus a detailed description of the route. * The walks have been chosen with issues like parking & refreshments in mind to make life easy for families. * There are interesting facts about the things youll see along the route. * All the books include general information on walking & also the general area covered by the guide. * Packed with colour photographs of scenes you will see along the walk.
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