Discover the Scottish Highlands with this guide, exploring unique aspects like Shinty, Europe's oldest living tree, the Devil's Elbow, the center of Scotland, a fairy village, and the Earthquake House. Written by a Highlands enthusiast, this book invites you to explore this stunning region.
The story follows Eclipso and his diverse team as they embark on an adventurous quest to locate the mokele mbembe in Central West Africa, a legendary creature resembling a dinosaur with a long neck and elephantine body. After a comical setback on New Britain Island, they devise a strategy to track the elusive beast by monitoring its distinct gaseous sounds during migration. The narrative blends humor with the thrill of exploration and the pursuit of mythical creatures.
Northumberland is the ‘Land of the Far Horizon’ and England’s most northerly county. It is place loved by residents and visitors alike for its rolling hills and long, sandy beaches, as well as its charming and friendly towns and villages. Written by a proud northerner, this book will help you discover the more offbeat corners of Northumberland, and appreciate its many treasures.
Badenoch today is a landscape of empty glens and ruined settlements, but it was not always so. This book examines the transformative events that shaped the region's destiny.
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"Facing each other across the River Tyne, Newcastle and Gateshead are a heady mix of culture and commerce. Both were industrial powerhouses during the 19th century, but have embraced recent change -- reinventing themselves through new architecture and new industries, as well as gaining a reputation for being party towns for young and old alike. This book will help you explore the quirkier side of both, and discover their hidden gems."-- Provided by publisher
Reformers, Pre-Raphaelites, Positivists, and the Bloomsbury Group
Focusing on the Lushington family, the narrative explores their social, artistic, and cultural impact across three generations. It highlights their connections with notable British figures and their involvement in significant movements like abolitionism, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and positivist philosophy, showcasing how personal relationships intertwined with broader societal trends.
"This book explains how every choice of art in worship opens up and closes down possibilities for the formation of a human life, both individual and communal. The book guides readers toward art in worship that forms persons in the life of the triune God"--
The creator of the groundbreaking film The Psalms, featuring Bono and Eugene Peterson, shows how the Psalms enable us to find a more transparent, resilient, and fearless life of faith.
New York, 1956. Two bizarre deaths occur under suspicious circumstances. But before Detective Michael Cassidy can begin investigating these cases he is threatened by an unknown man, for reasons which are unclear. Are all three incidents connected? If so, will Cassidy live long enough to find out before his would-be assassin claims his life?