Love in the British Isles
Title | Love in the British Isles PDF eBook |
Author | Sherry F. Chancellor |
Publisher | Dog Ear Publishing |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 2009-08 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 1608440389 |
LOVE IN THE BRITISH ISLES Three stories, three American women in Britain, three romances. In WEEKEND AT UPPER EVES, Widow Paige spends a weekend at the home of her friend, Sir Giles. Will she find love in an unexpected place? In THE KING'S ARMS, Writer Peyton is in London to seal a movie deal for her latest novel. She is not looking for love, but will it find her? In GRAY'S INN, Piper, American lawyer turned British barrister, falls for Angus, a fellow barrister. Is their love strong enough to last? SHERRY FOWLER CHANCELLOR is an attorney practicing law in the Pensacola, Florida area. These three stories are her first foray into fiction publishing. She lives in the Pensacola, Florida area with her family. She has a spouse and two sons.
The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places
Title | The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places PDF eBook |
Author | Neil Oliver |
Publisher | Random House |
Pages | 560 |
Release | 2018-09-20 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1473554535 |
"Everyone should have two copies - one for the car and one for the house to plan journeys. . . a reminder to think more about the places you pass and less about your route, because every British journey is through rich history." (Edward Stourton) From much-loved historian Neil Oliver, comes this beautifully written, kaleidoscopic history of a place with a story like no other. The British Isles, this archipelago of islands, is to Neil Oliver the best place in the world. From north to south, east to west it cradles astonishing beauty. The human story here is a million years old, and counting. But the tolerant, easygoing peace we enjoy has been hard won. We have made and known the best and worst of times. We have been hero and villain and all else in between, and we have learned some lessons. The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places is Neil’s very personal account of what makes these islands so special, told through the places that have witnessed the unfolding of our history. Beginning with footprints made in the sand by humankind’s earliest ancestors, he takes us via Romans and Vikings, the flowering of religion, through civil war, industrial revolution and two world wars. From windswept headlands to battlefields, ancient trees to magnificent cathedrals, each of his destinations is a place where, somehow, the spirit of the past seems to linger.
British Isles
Title | British Isles PDF eBook |
Author | Alan Titchmarsh |
Publisher | Random House |
Pages | 220 |
Release | 2012-07-31 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1448140552 |
Accompanying a major new BBC1 series presented by Alan Titchmarsh, British Isles: A Natural History is a fascinating journey through the natural history of Britain from its birth to the present day. Written in Alans uniquely readable style, the book chronicles the different periods in Britain's evolution, exploring everything from the geology and geography to the flora and fauna that make up the diverse landscapes of the British Isles. It also includes a gazetteer section detailing where you can explore for yourself Britain's natural treasures. Beautifully illustrated with 180 colour photographs, it will appeal to natural history enthusiasts and everyone who cares about the country they live in. The book contains the latest research gathered in the making of this new landmark series from the BBC's NHU in Bristol. Alan Titchmarsh is a bestselling BBC author and has sold over a million copies of his books which include How To Be A Gardener 1 and 2 and Royal Gardeners.
Love of Country
Title | Love of Country PDF eBook |
Author | Madeleine Bunting |
Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
Pages | 366 |
Release | 2017-04-11 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 022647173X |
“Excellent . . . Almost the perfect marriage of travelogue to the inner landscape of political ideas and cultural reflections . . . a super read.” —New Statesman Few landscapes are as striking as that of the Hebrides, the hundreds of small islands that speckle the waters off Scotland’s northwest coast. The jagged, rocky cliffs and roiling waves serve as a reminder of the islands’ dramatic geological history. Facing the Atlantic, the Hebrides were at the center of ancient shipping routes and have a remarkable cultural history. After years of hearing about Scotland as a place interwoven with the story of her family, Madeleine Bunting went to see for herself this place so full of history. Over six years, Bunting returned again and again to the Hebrides, fascinated by the question of what it means to belong there. With great sensitivity, she takes readers through the Hebrides’ history of dispossession and displacement, a history that can be understand only in the context of Britain’s imperial past, and she shows how the Hebrides have been repeatedly used to define and imagine Britain. Love of Country is a revelatory journey through one of the world’s most remote, beautiful landscapes that encourages us to think of the many identities we wear as we walk our paths. “A remarkably thorough digest of the many histories of the Hebrides.” —Wall Street Journal “Moving and wonderful. . . . Both the author and reader of this book end up losing themselves not just in politics and history and the details of nature, but a sense of wonder” —The Guardian “Makes you feel you are there even if you have just left.” —Observer, Best Books of the Year
The Story of Britain
Title | The Story of Britain PDF eBook |
Author | Roy Strong |
Publisher | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Pages | 462 |
Release | 2018-06-14 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1474607071 |
'A triumph' INDEPENDENT 'A thought-provoking and indispensable book' DAILY MAIL 'An instant classic ... I have been reading it with unalloyed admiration and delight' EVENING STANDARD Roy Strong has written an exemplary introduction to the history of Britain, as first designated by the Romans. It is a brilliant and balanced account of successive ages bound together by a compelling narrative which answers the questions: 'Where do we come from?' and 'Where are we going?' Beginning with the earliest recorded Celtic times, and ending with the present day of Brexit Britain, it is a remarkable achievement. With his passion, enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, he is the ideal narrator. His book should be read by anyone, anywhere, who cares about Britain's national past, national identity and national prospects.
The Regional Diversification of Latin 200 BC - AD 600
Title | The Regional Diversification of Latin 200 BC - AD 600 PDF eBook |
Author | J. N. Adams |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 849 |
Release | 2007-12-13 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1139468812 |
Classical Latin appears to be without regional dialects, yet Latin evolved in little more than a millennium into a variety of different languages. This book argues comprehensively that Latin in fact never lacked regional variations and examines the changing patterns and causes of this diversity throughout the Roman period.
Love & Other Great Expectations
Title | Love & Other Great Expectations PDF eBook |
Author | Becky Dean |
Publisher | Delacorte Press |
Pages | 385 |
Release | 2022-06-14 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 0593429427 |
An American girl embarks on a competitive scavenger hunt in England—and along the way, meets up with a bookish British boy who can't help her with the clues . . . but might make the trip take some unexpected turns. Britt Hanson has always preferred scoring goals on the soccer field to analyzing dusty old books. But when an injury ends her dream to play in college, she jumps at the chance to compete in a scavenger hunt in England that takes her to the locations of classic novels—the prize money would change her life! Once in the UK she meets bookish and very British Luke Jackson. He can’t actually help her with any of the clues (against the rules), but something about Luke compels her to invite him to join her. She wouldn’t mind getting to know him—and listening to his accent. To win, Britt must outsmart three competitors who aren’t afraid to play dirty while solving clues and traveling around the English countryside. Along the way, Britt learns that sometimes you have to follow the map and other times, you need to throw caution to the wind and see where the cobblestoned road leads you.