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Their Finest Hourby Winston Churchill
RosettaBooks 2002; US$ 7.99"The second volume of Churchill's Nobel-Prize winning six-part chronicle of World War II. Their "finest hour" refers to Britain that struggled alone to survive overwhelming German advantage; detailed reconstruction of the bombing of London, the Battle of Britain. Churchill, here wartime Prime Minister, incorporate contemporary documentation and his own reminiscence." more...
Frommer's Scotland with your Familyby Dinah Hatch; Ben Hatch
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 18.99The Frommer’s Scotland With Your Family guide is a full colour, practical and accessible book for independently minded UK families looking to make the most of their family holiday. The guide highlights the best opportunities for families in the region and offer expert opinion on where to stay, where to eat and where to spend your holiday time enjoyably. Includes sections on: Southern Scotland: Burns country, Kirkcudbright, Lanark, Dumfries and Galloway, North Berwick, Jedburgh, Melrose, Peebles; Edinburgh and Glasgow, The Trossachs, Stirling and Loch Lommond, The Highlands - Inverness, Findhorn, Fort William, Callander, Glencoe, Skye and Aberdeenshire including Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Cairngorms, St Andrews and Perth. Discover a... more...
Frommer's Lake District Day By Dayby Louise McGrath
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2010; US$ 13.99Enjoy your holiday in the Lake District with this handy practical guide. Through the use of special-interest tours in the books, travellers are able to get a good idea of the geography of the area before exploring it in an interesting way, giving people some surprising choices for what to see and do, that they might not have thought to consider normally. Includes: Special Interest Tours: Writers and Artists, Wordsworth, Houses & Gardens, Heritage & History and Gourmet Recommendations on the best of the outdoors including suggestions on walking, cycling, horse riding, climbing, walking and cruises Best Towns and Cities – includes Ambleside, Cockermouth, Windermere, Coniston, Grasmere, Kendal, Keswick, Penrith... more...
Culloden Talesby Hugh G. Allison
Mainstream Publishing 2011; US$ 13.75Culloden was the last battle on British soil. It marked the end of clan culture and was the harbinger of the Highland Clearances. It ensured the inevitability of the American Revolution and increased the outpouring of Scots across the globe. It is the only battle that British Army regiments are not permitted to include in their battle honours; the only battle that Bonnie Prince Charlie ever lost; and the only battle that the Duke of Cumberland ever won. Culloden is a battlefield, a graveyard and an iconic site that draws people from all parts of the world. And as they come, they bring with them their stories and their father's father's stories. These stories tell of civil war, of love, of the unexpected and even of the supernatural.... more...
The Homeland Guide to Londonby W. G. Morris
Garrett County Press 2011; US$ 0.99Historic buildings, museums, street plans and photographs make up one of the most detailed guides of London ever published. Perfect for the contemporary time-traveler, the guide covers religion, history, antiquities, literary associations and presents entertaining "footpath rambles of the neighborhoods." Released in 1947 by The Homeland Association (founded in 1896), the guide is an amazing love letter to the city of London and Great Britain. more...
London Shoppingby Frommer's ShortCuts
John Wiley & Sons 2012; US$ 5.99Frommer's ShortCuts give you exactly what you need for your trip to London—and no more. In this ebook, you'll get the same candid reviews and insider tips that you'll find in all Frommer's guides. Plus, we've added planning and background information as well as our signature "Best of" features. Search for more Frommer's ShortCuts. Mix and match the exact destinations you need for your trip, and create your own Frommer's ShortCuts collection. more...
Frommer's Scotlandby Lesley Anne Rose; Michael Macaroon; Vivienne Crow
John Wiley & Sons 2011; US$ 21.99Frommer's Scotland details the best overall travel experiences, from pub crawls and best hikes to best bike rides and Luxury hotels. From eating and drinking to film, music, ancient ruins and active itineraries the book aims to cover comprehensively everything a visitor would want to know from a trip to Scotland. With significant chapters on Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen the book also has thorough content on the Western Highlands, the Hebridean Islands, the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Frommer's Scotland includes: The Best of Scotland : The best handpicked experiences from all over Scotland Culture : Informative insights into the cultural and historical background of Scotland and the best of its contemporary scene. Suggested Scotland... more...
Talking of the Royal Familyby Michael Billig
Routledge 1991; US$ 59.95Important themes and issues flow through the seemingly trivial chatter about royalty. This book was the first serious study of royalty to emerge from this rhetorical perspective and now with a new preface, remains relevant today. more...
Britain, Détente and Changing East-West Relationsby Brian White
Routledge 1992; US$ 170.00Argues that Britain's contribution to East-West detente has been consistently undervalued. Re-evaluates Britain's role in the post-war world and provides a valuable case study in foreign policy formulation and implementation. more...
Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly Landmark Visitors Guideby Rita Tregellas Pope
Hunter Publishing 2001; US$ 15.00Area-by-area tours highlight in-town sights and attractions, including art galleries, museums, historic buildings and churches. They also lead you out into the countryside, with recommended stops en route. Colorful call-out boxes reveal tidbits of the area?s local culture, interesting sidelights on how the landscape has been shaped and other details sorely lacking in competing guidebooks. The comprehensive ?Fact File? in back provides opening times, fees and contact information for all places mentioned in the text. Index. more...









