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South River
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Stephanie Bartz, Brian Armstrong, Nan Whitehead
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This true story is of two boys in their later teens who have saved
up like mad to buy seven-day Railrovers and go on their train
spotting trip of a lifetime. Their Railrovers give unlimited travel
for one designated week on the London Midland Region of British
Rail. It is the first week of August 1965. Around 4,000 steam
engines are still alive and kicking but there would be just over
three years more before steam would be finally gone from British
Rail. The week is planned in advance with rigorous research and
military precision. the actual visit encapsulates eight days (seven
by London Midland Region Railrover) of total frenetic excitement.
Although the Railrover covered only the London Midland Region a
necessary pilgrimage was made to Barry Docks. Rewinds and fast
forwards to other trips are also made where appropriate. There are
frequent scarcely credible brushes with shed masters and railway
police. Visits to railway sheds are packed into every available
daylight minute and early starts are ensured through planned
overnight stays on railway platform waiting rooms etc. predictably
a lot of the week did not go according to the planned timetable and
the unforeseen consequences of this add to the overall enjoyment of
the tale. Every single engine observed (on and off shed) is
recorded in detail, together with the itineraries and in-depth
commentaries on all the amusing incidents that took place. This
work therefore provides a camera shot of one week in the declining
years of steam on British Rail.
A brief history of the Great Wall of China, begun about 2,200 years
ago to keep out Mongol invaders.
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Scotlandville
(Paperback)
Rachel L Emanuel Phd, Ruby Jean Simms Phd, Charles Vincent Phd; Foreword by Mayor-President Melvin Holden
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Lawrence
(Paperback)
Virgil W. Dean
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In this book are fifty-two compelling tales that will lead the reader on a journey of discovery of the African continent. It tracks the ancient grail of traditional African medicine or muthi. The journey takes one year, with one story for each of the fifty-two weeks. Many of the stories inherited through Africa’s compelling oral tradition are between these covers: committed to paper for the first time ever.
The ancient African people were the first aromatherapists who well understood the effect of plants on the human body, mind and soul. Innately spiritual, the thousands of lineages of African people across thousands of years have all used plant medicines for healing, always with the blessing of their ancestors.
Knowledge of African plant mythology and its associated healing practices is most certainly a grail because on this great continent we call Africa, knowledge has always been an oral tradition. Because it was never written down, thousands of years of healing wisdom and intelligence have been lost in the transference from one generation to the next.
This book endeavoures to bring to light the deep history of fifty-two of the thousands of indigenous medicinal plants of Africa, before it is too late. The focus is towards Southern Africa because this region is a hotspot of cultural and botanical diversity. Unlike the healing knowledge of other ancient cultures, such as India or China, little of Africa’s healing history is recorded.
As you read the stories about fifty-two of the continent’s prominent indigenous plant cures, the authors hope you, too, will experience some of the magnetism, mystery and wisdom of Africa. They hope it will help you understand a bit more about yourself and about our species: the human being.
'a wonderfully atmospheric tale ... offers a brief, magical escape
to a kinder, simpler time' - Roger Cox, The Scotsman It's 1968, and
the fishermen of Kinloch are preparing to celebrate the old New
Year on the twelfth of January. The annual pilgrimage to the Auld
Stones is a tradition that goes back beyond memory, and young
Hamish, first mate on the Girl Maggie, is chuffed that he's been
invited to this exclusive gathering - usually reserved for the most
senior members of Kinloch's fishing community. Meanwhile, it
appears that the new owners of the Firdale Hotel are intent upon
turning their customers teetotal, such is the exorbitant price they
are charging for whisky. Wily skipper Sandy Hoynes comes up with a
plan to deliver the spirit to the thirsty villagers at a price they
can afford through his connections with a local still-man. But when
the Revenue are tipped off, it looks as though Hoynes and Hamish's
mercy mission might run aground. Can the power of the Auld Stones
come to their rescue, and is the reappearance of a face from
Hoynes' past a sign for good or ill?
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Nolensville
(Paperback)
Beth Lothers, Vicky Travis
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Go beyond the French capital's famous landmarks and discover the
hidden gems. From secluded mews and undiscovered cafes to flower
markets and tree-lined streets, prettycityparis champions the
quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a huge capital
city like Paris. If you know where to look, you will find that
traditional shopfronts, vintage transport, artisan bakeries,
whimsical florists and timeless bookstores are but a hop, skip and
a jump from the centre. Some are right in the middle. Full of the
unexplored and less-appreciated areas of Paris, this stunning guide
also includes tips on how to plan and photograph your own
prettycityparis experience, whether on foot or dreaming from afar.
TikTok sensation Chef Daniel Lambert leads the pack of a new
generation of social media chefs with 100 feel-good recipes. Enter
the comfort zone with TikTok sensation Daniel Lambert's delicious
and playful recipes. Sometimes all we want for dinner is golden,
crunchy and moreish, so whether it's Salt and Chilli Chicken for
Friday-night dinner, Irish-style Potato Nachos for when friends
come over, or Cheeseburger Tacos if you fancy something new, Daniel
Lambert has you covered. With chapters such as Potato Party, The
Cure, and So Wrong But So Right, Lush puts the fun back into
cooking with 100 easy-to-make recipes. So load up your forks - this
is the feel-good cookbook you've been waiting for.
Britain possesses one of the most remarkable and varied coastlines
in the world, with its richness in geology and human history on
display. Since the dawn of time the sea has been sculpting the
rocks, sands and marshes, constantly changing the shape of the
coastline and the inhabitants of Britain have adapted, defended,
sometimes surrendered it or recaptured it in response to the forces
of nature. "The Living Coast" brilliantly celebrates this dynamic
interplay between sea, land and people in over 350 sumptuous images
from the air - a seagull's-eye view round the 9,000 miles of
British coast, from Land's End to the wave-pounded isles and the
ancient rocks of the far north; the receding shores and
sensationally beautiful estuaries of the east; and, the familiar
chalk cliffs, crumbling Jurassic coast and drowned river valleys of
the south.This book is composed of 14 chapters, each beginning with
a narrative and ending with a photographic exhibition. The coast is
taken region by region, moving clockwise round the perimeter of the
UK.
A grandmother of four, dons a 25lb rucksack and treks the 700kms El
Camino to Santiago de Compostela in a sponsored quest to protect
Manx wildlife. Her diary and notes of the route have been compiled
into an inspirational journal of adventures across the vineyards,
sierras and cities of northern Spain. Her light-hearted informative
approach brings to life all that is to be seen on El Camino and an
excellent guide for anyone contemplating walking this ancient and
well-trodden path.
Celebrating a "golden age" of travel, this new book retraces the
steps of a Grand Tour of South East Asia from the turn of the 20th
century to the present day. The Romance of the Grand Tour explores
the living heritage of 12 exotic port cities: from Rangoon
(Yangon), through the Straits Settlements of Penang, Malacca and
Singapore and the old Dutch East Indies cities of Batavia (Jakarta)
and Surabaya, via Bangkok to former Indochina at Saigon (Ho Chi
Minh City), Phnom Penh and Hanoi, through Manila to Hong Kong.
Drawing on archival images and accounts as well as present-day
photographs and illustrations, the book captures the romance and
excitement of these early Grand Tourists, while presenting
contemporary scenes and experiences for 21st-century travellers
determined to seek out the legacy of a bygone era.
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