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A Waterstones Travel Book of the Year 2023 A funny, warm and timely meditation on identity and belonging, following the scenic route along the England–Wales border: Britain’s deepest faultline.

The nostalgia for general stores, once vital community hubs, is vividly captured through the lens of the Bear River Trading Company, a family-run business for forty years. Mike Parker reflects on the diverse offerings of these stores, from groceries to hardware, and their role as social gathering places. Illustrated with over 500 images, this book serves as a tribute to the charm and significance of general stores, appealing to those who remember them and providing a glimpse into the past for newer generations.

Exploring the challenges of recovering from brain trauma, this book offers a personal narrative intertwined with insights on learning styles and the process of relearning music. It serves as a guide for individuals undergoing similar experiences, as well as for those supporting them in navigating the complexities of recovery and adaptation. Through this journey, readers will find hope and practical advice for overcoming obstacles in the path to rediscovery.

The Celtic harp serves as a vital element in contemporary harp music, often being the entry point for many musicians. It plays a significant role in modern Celtic traditional music while embodying rich cultural and political histories. The instrument is steeped in mythology, connecting it to ancient musicians and their artistry, highlighting its enduring legacy and influence in the music world.

A book that is deep in riches.' Simon Callow, Guardian`A marvellous book... Taking the four seasons, the four elements and these four lives as his structure, Mike Parker creates a lyrical but clear-eyed exploration of the natural world, the challenges of accepting one's place in it, and what it can mean to find home.

Mike Parker was selected as the Plaid Cymru candidate for the 2015 general election in the party's top target seat of Ceredigion, a Welsh county. This book is his diary of the campaign, from the many moments of great hope to the controversies that saw him vilified in sensationalist newspaper headlines, and his ultimate defeat by the incumbent Liberal Democrat MP.

The story of Britain's road development - graphically and beautifully illustrated on our maps - is also the story of its political, economic and social history. And the car, more than any other single factor, has shaped our landscape and changed our maps. This edition features new content by theauthor on postwar and digital mapping.

The narrative explores the intense desire for eternal youth, highlighting the lengths one might go to achieve it, even at the cost of their very soul. This theme raises profound questions about the value of life and the consequences of such a longing. The protagonist grapples with the allure of immortality, setting the stage for a compelling journey that examines sacrifice and the human condition.

Initially met with poor sales, the story of a mischievous boy named Tom Sawyer gained popularity only after his character was featured in Mark Twain's later work, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The book, first published in 1876, captures the spirit of childhood and adventure, eventually becoming a beloved classic as readers embraced Tom's escapades and personality.

The narrative centers around Tyrfingr, a powerful artifact shrouded in mystery, believed to herald either the apocalypse or a transformative era. It is rumored to be a grimoire capable of discerning truth and raising the dead, or a legendary Sword of Light meant for a prophesied king. As two men vie for control of this formidable force, the stakes escalate, revealing the profound implications of wielding such power. Ultimately, the fate of the world hangs in the balance, dependent on who can claim Tyrfingr from its sacred resting place.