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Bath City Guide

Magna Carta

Looking at the past and present of Morriston through the use of pictures and informative captions.

This Pitkin Guide peeps inside to find out what life was like for all in the Middle Ages, rich and poor alike. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, particularly the other books in the 'Life in' series: in a Monastery, Tudor England, Stuart England, Georgian Britain and Victorian Britain.

This is the story of one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist, told through the sketchbooks and paintings she produced for the Distance Learning Diploma Course run by the Society of Botanical Artists. Packed with advice and tips, this book will serve as a guide and inspiration to anyone wanting to embark on life as a botanical artist. This book is both a showcase of Mary Ann Scott's work and a record of her achievements, including first-hand accounts of the joys and challenges she faced as she progressed. It contains work from every assignment she undertook, from her first attempts at drawing a tulip to the triumphant paintings she made for her diploma portfolio. Along the way are delicate floral compositions, juicy fruit and vegetables, botanical dissections, and her adventures out in the field. Margaret Stevens's comments on each assignments are also included, giving an insight into the assessment process and an all-round view of Mary Ann's successes and (very rare) failures. The book ends with a glorious selection of Mary Ann's ongoing work as a botanical artist.

Looking at the past and present of Donnybrook through the use of pictures and informative captions.

The 70s are noted as the decade of strikes, the winter of discontent and the three-day week. But what was it really like for normal British people? We look at those who made the headlines - from Thatcher and David Bowie to Barbie and Ken as well as how people lived; how we worked and shopped, what we ate, wore, drove, watched and listened to.

The 1960s have gone down in history as the swinging sixties; when the permissive society swept the UK in a haze of mini-skirts, psychedelic art, festivals and 'love-ins'. In this book, we look at some of the main aspects of living in Britain at the time; how we lived, worked, played and shopped, what we ate, wore, drove, watched and listened to.

This beautiful collection includes some of the best readings and poems to help you mark anything from a birth to a death, an engagement to a retirement, a wedding to a memorial service.It is lavishly illustrated with nostalgic images, making this a wonderful gift.

Poetry anthology celebrating England and all that is English.

Looking at the past and present of Folkestone through the use of pictures and informative captions.

Looking at the past and present of the area around Hoyland through the use of pictures and informative captions.

Looking at the past and present of Lichfield through the use of pictures and informative captions.

This book is the first comprehensive discussion of the Roman army during this period, and it shows how the army adapted itself to meet these growing threats and how effective it was in combating them.

Starting with the basic blocks for skirts and bodices (and also a jacket and trouser block), Gillian Holman shows you how to add the refinements, such as necklines, collars, sleeves, yokes, flounces, pleats, peg tops, pockets, and crossovers.

Over 4,000 years of history lie in the seams of British mines. Large-scale coal mining in Britain developed during the Industrial Revolution, providing energy for industry and transportation in industrial areas from the 18th century to the 1950s. Life in the mines was hard, and working in confined spaces and breathing in stale air and coal dust was dangerous. Child labour was a normal part of Victorian life and it was not until 1842 that a law was passed that stopped women, and children under the age of 10, from working underground in mines in Britain. Whole villages grew up around the mines so that miners could easily walk to work from their modest homes, provided by the mining companies for their workforce. Close comradeship and tightly knit mining communities were created. Here is the story of what life was like for the people who worked the mines.

Life on the Railway

This guide brings Kenneth Grahame's enchanting characters to life and explores their relationship with their author. From the author's life, to the countryside that inspired his writing, delve into the world of 'The Wind in the Willows'.

Finding a country property with real character and history is a seductive fantasy.

As in his bestselling biography of Caligula, Professor Barrett combines immaculate scholarship with a gripping style.

Looking at the past and present of Rossendale through the use of pictures and informative captions.

Always wanted to play backgammon but haven't much time to learn? This handy little eBook will show you how in just 10 minutes Introduces how to arrange the checkers, how to move, scoring and notation, and explains simply and effectively how gameplay works Informative diagrams and quirky illustrations help the information stick The classic board game backgammon has been called 'the perfect combination of skill and luck'. It may look complicated on first glance, but this absorbing, fun game really couldn't be simpler. This helpful, portable eBook gives you all the information you need to go off and play your first game. In clear, easy-to-follow text, backed up with helpful board diagrams and illustrations, the author shows you around the board, explains how to set up your checkers, the basics of running, blocking and hitting, and an impressive array of handy tips and hints to help you win the game. It also covers how backgammon notation works, how to score and the best places to play backgammon online. Armed with the information in this book, you'll become an expert backgammon player - in super- quick time!

Looking at the past and present of Bognor Regis through the use of pictures and informative captions.

With its succinct analysis of the overriding issues and detailed case-studies based on the latest archaeological research, this social and economic study of Roman Imperial frontiers is essential reading.

Provides a visual source of over 500 acrylic mixes, exploring all the different colour mixing techniques, including palette mixing and overlaying..

Looking at the past and present of Somerset through the use of pictures and informative captions.

Looking at the past and present of Darfield and Wombwell through the use of pictures and informative captions.

This updated Pitkin Guide will show the visitor and the resident all there is to be seen and experienced, from the waterside to the elegant streets of Clifton, from the old city and the ancient church of St Mary Redcliffe to the new shopping mall, Cabot Circus.

Inspiration and practical guidance on being more creative in both your quilt and textile work by leading textile artist, Sandra Meech. From finding a theme to using mixed media and working in three dimension.

An exciting approach to botanical illustration featuring exotic and extraordinary plant specimens.