A collection of short stories celebrating the magic of children's imaginations. Monsters, dragons, giant birds, all types of mythical creatures are conjured up as excuses for dirtying clothes, missing tea or being late for school.
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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Gavin Edwards
Aaron grows up in the 18th-century Corum Foundling Hospital, having been saved from death by a boy called Meshak, who believes Aaron's mother to be an angel. Meshak, Aaron and Toby, the child of an African slave, all have a narrow escape as Meshak's evil father sets sail to sell them into slavery.
Three captivating Indian folk tale retellings. Princess Savitri Savitri happily leaves the palace to live with her husband, Satyvan, in the jungle. But behind her joy there is fear, for Savitri carries a dark secret. It is written in the stars that Satyvan will die within a year...Princess Damayanti Everyone wishes to marry the beautiful Damayanti, including the gods. However, even they are happy to consent to her marriage to King Nala - all except the demon Kali, who lays a curse on the perfect couple...Princess Sita Prince Rama is about to become king when he is banished to the jungle by his jealous stepmother for fourteen years. His loyal wife Sita follows. There, she is kidnapped by Ravana, Lord of the Demons...
Three contemporary stories inspired by Indian folk tales. The Girl Who Rode on a Lion When their cousin Durga comes to stay, Anil and Kiki find her a bit odd. Her clothes and manners are unusual, and she has a strange knack of seeing what is going on in people's minds. But when trouble threatens, Durga turns out to be a very useful person to know...Monkey in the Stars Hanuman the Monkey God takes Amrita on a magical journey into the story of Diwali. Amrita sees Prince Rama tricked by demons, and Princess Sita kidnapped by their evil Lord - Ravana. Then she witnesses the most terrifying battle on earth...The Temple by the Sea Shanta longs to be a dancer and she is thrilled when the mysterious Uma Rao offers to teach her. Then Shanta is chosen to dance for the gods at the temple by the sea. It is a great honour, but Shanta is terrified - the goddess Kali has put a terrible curse on the temple...
The dramatic second story in the Surya Trilogy by Whitbread award-winning Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy. India 1948. “The light has gone out of our world.” Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated. In India, chaos and turmoil reign. In England, Jaspal and Marvinder’s father is in prison. Jaspal cannot forgive him, and longs to return to his village in the Punjab where he feels he belongs. Marvinder has found friends, her first love, and her gift as a violinist. But how can she ignore her mother’s voice calling her back to India? She is torn between two worlds. A story of the search for reconciliation, the sequel to Wheel of Surya is a beautifully crafted story sets against the backdrop of Indian independence and the Partition of India and Pakistan. No children’s books about India conveys these issues and themes with the effortless ease of Jamila Gavin. Her diverse voice is the perfect introduction to this period of history, for fans of The Bone Sparrow, Morris Gleitzman's Once, and Katherine Rundell's The Wolf Wilder.
Managing the Building Design Process explains the designer’s role in the creation of new buildings from the development of the plan through to completion. One key case study is used throughout the book so that the reader can clearly follow the process leading to the creation of a new building. This new edition expands on the first edition including sections on CAD and sustainability; incorporating updates to legislation and adding new illustrations as well as discussion points and useful references at the end of every chapter. Gavin Tunstall is an architect and a lecturer in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University, UK.
**A pictorial history of brewing and selling beer from the south of England to the north of Scotland. **This book looks behind the scenes at some of the most famous breweries in the land, including Whitbread, Bass, Watney, McEwan and many others.
Approaching World War I as an adventure with the high spirits of many of his age and background, Sir Morgan Crofton soon discovered the combination of terror and tedium afforded by static warfare in the machine-gun age. His diary describes the bewildering pace of technological change as new weapons like gas and hand grenades entered the fray.
Vintage London is an unpublished collection of beautiful images of the capital as it was in all its vintage glory. A London with shops and fashions that have been consigned to history; a London of smart, neon-lit West End theatres contrasting with the squalid docklands of the East End; a London of ceremonial splendour and grimy, soot-blackened majesty; a London of the past brought vividly to life in full colour.
Do you know which player fashioned himself on Elton John at Wembley? Or who scored the winning goal in the 1995 FA Cup final? Perhaps you know who scored the final goal of the Premier League 2009/10 season? From top scorers to lowest crowds, highest appearance makers to one-hit wonders, this Ultimate Everton quiz book covers the whole history of the club from its foundation as St Domingo’s in 1878 to FA Cup glory and the mighty hair of Marouane Fellaini. Written in thirty, fun rounds, each with eleven questions, this is the ideal companion at home, down the pub or in those long car journeys to away games and is informative for fans of all ages.
If you enjoyed the first volume of the definitive quiz book on Everton Football Club, this all-new sequel is for you. Packed with over 300 carefully researched questions, it will test the breadth and depth of your Toffees knowledge – from the familiar to the formidable. Gavin Buckland, Everton’s official statistician, takes you through the history of one of England’s greatest football clubs, covering the results and records, triumphs and trophies, superstars and substitutes, headlines and footnotes, artists and artisans, goal-scoring legends and defensive stalwarts who’ve helped create Everton’s rich footballing legacy.
Barking and Dagenham have been sister communities on the Thames shore since Saxon times. In their earliest days communication with other parts was mainly by water since inland the area was a wilderness of marsh passable only with the greatest difficulty. We must assume that these early settlers chose these sites to give good security from attack. Modern Barking and Dagenham have only come into being because of the success of entrepreneurs like Samuel Williams who created such improvements in these Thameside areas that it was possible to promote them as sites for potential industrial development. Following the arrival of the Ford Motor Company and the rapid growth. The village of Dagenham was soon swamped by housing developments like the huge Becontree estate which accomodated the new workforce, and the modern community that we know today began to take shape. This collection of old photographs and memorabilia of Barking and Dagenham illustrates many of these changes and the book will appeal to all who live and work in this famous Thameside area.
Hackney from Stamford Hill to Shoreditch: Images of England
Gavin Smith
NPI Media Group
1999
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Hackney from Stamford Hill to Shoreditch in old photographs
This second selection of old photographs and postcards in the Archive Photographs Series provides unique insights into the many changes that have taken place in Islington over the last century. Once again the author has successfully put together an intriguing compilation of images which allow the reader a flimpse into Islington's past. In this new collection we take a nostalgic look back at some of the changes in transport, architecture and industry that have taken place in this London Borough: from the introduction of street lamps, to the appearance of fashionable shops along Holloway Road and the replacement of horse trams with a new electric tramway service at Finsbury Park. Each picture is accompanied by supporting text providing a wealth of historical detail and a fascinating insight into the individuality of Islington and its inhabitants. These early scenes will rekindle memories for some, and provide others with an informative and vibrant history of Islington's past.
Illustrated with 200 archive photographs, postcards and other ephemera this intriguing volume recreates the diverse and fascinating history of Poplar and Limehouse. This book recalls a variety of everyday scenes, and highlights the changes in housing, streets, transport, fashion, business and industry that have taken place here. Accompanied by detailed and informative text, each image encapsulates the individuality and community spirit of Poplar and Limehouse and its inhabitants. This book is sure to appeal to readers who have known the area and to those who live in the region today.
The Great Eastern Railway rose phoenix-like from the ashes of bankruptcy to become one of the greatest of all passenger-carrying lines. Its empire ranged from London to East Anglia, to the coasts of Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Through partnership in lines and co-operation with other railways it reached as far as the Sheffield region. A succession of Chief Locomotive Superintendents constructed ingenious workhorses for its traction needs. At one stage it built the most powerful steam locomotive in the world to show that steam could equal the tractive power of electricity. Finally after the First World War, under American General Manager Henry Thornton, the GER operated, out of Liverpool Street Station, the most intensive steam service in the world. This and the splendid continental and coastal dining-car express underlined the magnificent ingenuity and energy which had characterised the career of 'God's Excellent Railway'. This collection of over 170 photographs recalls something of those heady days.