OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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Beginning in the fictional seaport of Bideford Quay in Devon during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I Charles Kingsleys monumental novel follows the fortunes of Amyas Leigh a young man who sets sail on a life of adventure on the high seas. After battling pirates & treasure-hunting in the Caribbean & setting out to rescue his beloved Rose Salterne Amyas joins Sir Francis Drake as he prepares to face Englands greatest threat
- the Spanish Armada. Packed with drama excitement & romance Westward Ho!" is a magnificent celebration of an age of exploration discovery & conquest. More than this however the novel also draws parallels between Elizabethan England & mid-nineteenth century Britain when many feared imminent invasion by the French under their Catholic emperor Louis Napoleon. Included is an insightful introduction by historical writer Malcolm Day."
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This fascinating collection of old & new views explores the histories of Weymouth & Portl&. Edwin Seward was a pioneer in news photography recording many dramatic scenes long before photographs were even a feature of newspapers. This book draws upon his postcard views & reveals both towns as they appeared at the dawn of the age of the motorcar. Many of the scenes in this book have changed dramatically over the last century but many others will be instantly recognisable today. Accompanied by informative & entertaining captions exploring the histories of Weymouth & of the Isle of Portland this nostalgic collection will delight both residents & visitors alike. ...

With Weymouth & Portland hosting the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games sailing events the profile of the area will be raised considerably in the years leading up to the Games. Weymouths seaside history & heritage will be a focus of attention & will contribute significantly to the regeneration of the town in the coming years. Weymouth has been a popular seaside resort for over 250 years. Likened to Montpelier & Naples for its natural beauty & healthy climate it received the endorsement of King George III. His presence helped the town to expand rapidly in the late 18th & early 19th centuries resulting in a stunning legacy of seafront terraces that continue to provide accommodation for thousands of holidaymakers each year. Weymouth boasts an eclectic mix of medieval town planning harbour-side industry & former military sites that have had an impact on the towns development as a seaside resort. Many of the buildings associated with declining brewing & maritime industries have now been redeveloped & serve as amenities & accommodation for residents & visitors. An English Heritage opinion poll in 2007 found that seventy-five percent of respondents felt that the historic character of seaside towns is what makes them beautiful & enjoyable. This book describes the colourful story of Weymouths seaside history & the buildings & open spaces that survive to tell this story. It also demonstrates how the historic environment can play an important part in the future development of the town. ...

John Burningham comes up with yet again with a book like no other. WHADAYAMEAN is a fascinating look at the damage we are doing to our environment. When God returns to the beautiful Earth we have misused two small children are instructed to find a way of bringing people to their senses. ...

What do your people at work & your spouse & kids at home have in common with a five-ton killer whale? This work explains that both whales & people perform better when you accentuate the positive. It shows how using the techniques of animal trainers
- specifically those responsible for the killer whales of Sea World
- can supercharge your effectiveness at work & at home. It explains the difference between GOTcha" (catching people doing things wrong) & " Whale Done!" (catching people doing things right)."

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A mystical story of Maori culture The birth of a daughter
- Kahu
- breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe. Rejected by her grandfather

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The first in the Oathsworn series charting the adventures of a band of Vikings on the chase for the secret hoard of Attila the Hun. Life is savage aboard a Viking raider. When young Orm Rurikson is plucked from the snows of Norway to join his estranged father on the Fjord Elk he becomes an unlikely member of a notorious crew. They are the Oathsworn -- so named after the spoken bond that ties them in brotherhood -- & they ply a casual trade on the ocean wave selling their swords to the highest bidder. But times are changing. Loyalty to the old Norse Gods is fading & the followers of the mysterious White Christ are gaining power across Europe. Hired as relic-hunters by the merchant rulers of a bustling city the Oathsworn are sent in search of a legendary sword of untold value to the new religion. With only a young girl as guide their quest will lead them onto the deep & treacherous waters of the whale road toward the cursed treasure of Attila the Hun. & to a challenge that will test the very bond that holds them together. Robert Low a significant up & coming voice in historical fiction has created a startlingly modern tale in the style of the great Viking sagas. A heady mix of powerful suspense blockbuster battles & religious intrigue THE WHALE ROAD is a must for fans of Bernard Cornwell & Tim Severin. The Oathsworn series is sure to hook old & new readers alike. ...