David Long

For many years the climate of Greenland had steadily become colder until farming was becoming impossible. The people were starving, and many had already left for the ancestral lands of Iceland and Norway.Wood was a scarce commodity in Greenland, but a young man known as Stein the Red was salvaging boards and beams from abandoned houses and even his own home to build a ship so that he could leave Greenland. Stein had inherited a time-worn, yellowed parchment that had been handed down from father to son for several generations. The faded words on the paper told of an early exploration into a vast land to the west of Vinland. This land was literally swarming with never-ending herds of bison. Did such a land exist? Others had sailed eastward to lands well known. Stein intended to sail westward to find this fabled land of bison or die trying.

Captain Will Stanton had lost everything that was dear to him during the war. When he returned to the cabin he had built with his own hands, it no longer felt like home. Everyone he met and everything he looked at reminded him of his loss.Ever since he had seen a picture of the Rocky mountains when he was a small boy, he had fantasized about hunting and trapping in the mountains. Will left everything and rode westward to find a place where he could have peace in his soul. He traveled hundreds of miles to find that place only to realize that peace had to come from within.

Discover the astonishing facts about the Titanic and how it came to a catastrophic end in this illustrated, accessible and riveting account of one of history’s most famous disasters. On 10 April 1912, RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York. This “Ship of Dreams” was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world. It was claimed she was unsinkable. But four days later, when the ship struck an iceberg, the loss of Titanic and over 1,500 passengers would become one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. In this fact-filled retelling of its construction and doomed maiden voyage, David Long brings Titanic’s tragic tale to life. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Step back in time to Ancient Rome and meet some of the many people who lived, worked, and played during that time. "The illustrations are strikingly colorful, highly detailed, and immensely informative. Through these pages, readers will discover a fuller understanding of Ancient Roman culture....As this book follows a narrative format, readers will be challenged to think critically and draw connections between the various societal roles featured rather than simply absorb facts presented via informational text....Recommended."--School Library Connection From a young slave boy to a fierce gladiator, a washerwoman to a wealthy lady, and a mosaic artist to the emperor himself - each one will share with you the story of their own daily life. Together, they are the Romans. Featuring 19 different characters from Roman times, as well as an introduction to the Roman world, a map of the empire and a timeline of key events, this book provides a new angle on a classic subject, bringing the ancient world to life.

Discover 100 of the world’s most remarkable artefacts, most stunning artworks and most intriguing ruins in this beautifully illustrated book about Earth's treasures. Treasures both natural and manmade make an appearance in a tour which stretches across thousands of years and all around the globe. Discover sunken wrecks loaded with pirate gold, the abandoned tombs of the world's most powerful rulers and even meteorites – treasures from outer space! A central gatefold offers a world map revealing the locations of all the treasures included in the book, while Blue Peter award-winning author David Long also addresses contemporary topics such as our threatened natural wonders and the ownership of cultural treasures.

Illustrated by World Book Day 2022 Illustrator Allen Fatimaharan! Step back in time to Ancient Rome and meet some of the many people who lived, worked, and played during that time. From a young slave boy to a fierce gladiator, a musician to a wealthy lady, and a mosaic artist to the emperor himself – each one will share with you the story of their own daily life. Together, they are the Romans.Featuring 19 different characters from Roman times, as well as an introduction to the Roman world, a map of the empire and a timeline of key events, this book provides a new angle on a classic subject, bringing the ancient world to life.

Explore history, culture, geology, and the environment through treasures ancient and modern Discover 100+ of the world's most extraordinary man-made and natural treasures, objects and places.Giant gemstones, precious artworks, architectural wonders, intriguing ruins, moon rocks, and more Treasures both natural and man-made make an appearance in a tour which stretches across thousands of years and all around the globe. Discover sunken wrecks loaded with pirate gold, the abandoned tombs of the world's most powerful rulers, and even meteorites - treasures from outer space A central foldout map reveals the locations of all the treasures featured in the book, while award-winning author David Long also addresses contemporary topics such as our threatened natural wonders and the ownership of cultural treasures.The perfect book for any curious explorer or treasure-hunter aged 7+Includes an index and glossary.Other titles in the Our Amazing World series include: Amazing IslandsAmazing RiversAmazing Animals

Here is a treasury of life-wisdom, in brief aphoristic form, gathered from ancient and modern scriptures, and from Eastern and Western philosophers and gurus. Most of the dharanas come from the stand-point of non-dualism, i.e., roughly "All Is One" or "Everything Is Consciousness." But wisdom is wasted if it stays in our heads: it has to be worked into our lives. So this is not a skim-and-dip kind of book. Just follow the "How To Use This Book" guidelines and test each dharana out for yourself. Some you will discard, but others will be found to be effective and uplifting and taken on board. Enjoy it and engage with it You will be in the company of Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Jesus Christ, The Buddha, Prophet Mohammed, Rumi, Albert Einstein, Patanjali, Sivananda, Sai Baba, B.K.S. Iyengar, Wayne Dyer, Eckhart Tolle and John Kabat Zinn, to name a few.

A beautiful and thrilling round-up of 32 of the best Magnificent Machines from across history by Blue Peter award-winning David Long.The longest ship ever built, the heaviest digger and the largest aeroplane, the world's first working motorcar, and its most expensive one. What machines like these have in common is that they all say a lot about the inventiveness and imagination of the people who conceived and created them. Some of them are useful, others are just a bit of fun, but the best ones are truly magnificent, and fascinating to discover.Designed to drive faster, fly higher, carry more cargo or - in the case of space rockets - travel hundreds of thousands of miles to places no-one has ever been before, not every idea has worked but the best have been inspired and inspirational, and in a few cases they have gone on to change the world. It is the human stories and atmospheric art that make this a book to actually read and delight in.

Astonishing real-life rescue missions from on, under and above the earth from the award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes.How far would you go to save a life? Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends. 'I was hall monitor,' he said afterwards. 'It is my job to look after my classmates.'Whether dragging a friend from a blazing car, masterminding a search far below the earth's surface, or recovering astronauts from an aborted space mission, Rescue reveals the ingenuity, courage and doggedness of the human spirit all over the world.Another unputdownable collection of eye-opening and moving true adventures, both contemporary and historical. Impeccably told by David Long and brought to vibrant life by illustrator Kerry Hyndman.Praise for the series:'True-story fans will love this.' Inis Children's Books Ireland 'Full of incredible real-life stories . . . Ultimately an inspirational book, beautifully illustrated.' Angels and Urchins'A great collection of harrowing, true survivor stories.' Kirkus

Many of the world’s most famous hats have their origins in Britain; in the Middle Ages there were civil and religious laws requiring hats to be worn and in Victorian Britain a person would no more leave home without a hat than a pair of trousers. It is no surprise that London’s oldest surviving shop, Lock and Co., is a hatter. From practical everyday caps and bonnets to military headwear, top hats, and even the coronation crown, hats of all sorts have passed through its doors and continue to do so after more than 300 years. In this fascinating new book David Long reveals how much of Britain’s social history can be understood through its headwear, and in exploring the ways in which a hat speaks volumes about its wearer’s rank and status he tells the stories of the people beneath some of the most famous hats of history.

People love hearing about a grisly murder; gasping at the gory details, wondering about the motives, deducing who did it. This macabre fascination is nothing new. In the past racehorses, greyhounds and even a ship have been named after some of the most notorious murderers, and it doesn’t look like our interest is waning any time soon. London Murders is a unique guidebook that explores the darker side of London's history, pinpointing the exact locations of the bloodiest, most intriguing and sinister murders. It describes in detail the events, the characters involved and the eventual fates of the perpetrators, which include playwrights and politicians, celebrities and spies, royalty, aristocrats and, of course, countless ordinary Joes. Featuring infamous names such as Crippen, Kray, Haigh, Christie and Ellis, whose terrible crimes shocked the world, London Murders matches crimes to locations as David Long walks the reader through the city’s streets, whilst revealing their tragic and awful histories.

An alternative journey around England, visiting the sights that are definitely not on the average tourist trail. In this charming book, David Long introduces the reader to some of the oddest and most interesting sights in England, such as: Devon's Gnome Reserve Britain's smallest pub A church for dragon slayers A subterranean ballroom The Phone Box Museum, and much more From weird buildings to eccentric museums and from mystical superstitions to remnants of magical rites, this is a guide to England like no other.

Perfekt sommarlovsläsningBTJVad är mer fascinerande och nervkittlande än människor som överlevt fasansfulla olyckor? Här bjuds vi på en samling sanna berättelser om just detta. Några av händelserna är mer kända, t.ex. om Shakletons expedition till Antarktis och Aron Ralstons berättelse om hur han skar av sig armen för att komma loss från en klippskreva, men de flesta är mindre kända som den om Poon Lim, som överlevde 133 dagar ute på Atlanten när båten han arbetade på blev sänkt av en u-båt och sjuttonåriga Juliane Kloepcker som föll ur ett kraschande flygplan och vandrade i nio dagar genom regnskog innan hon fick hjälp.Detta är den perfekta boken för Guiness rekordbok-läsarna, YouTube-tittarna och faktaboksälskarna.”Såväl barn som vuxna kommer att fängslas av de här verkliga berättelserna.” Daily Telegraph”Fascinerande bok.” Sunday Times

A thrilling and captivating retelling of one of history’s most famous space missions, from Blue Peter Book Award winning author David Long. April 1970: Apollo 13 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It should have been the third manned Apollo mission to land on the moon. But when an explosion on board damaged the spacecraft, it became a perilous and near-impossible fight for survival. The crew on board travelled further into space than any other humans before them … In this gripping retelling of the astonishing Apollo 13 mission, David Long shows how courage, determination and teamwork succeeded in beating all odds to bring the spacecraft home. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Ahoy matruusi! Tartu suurennuslasiin ja lähde purjehtimaan seitsemälle merelle!Kirjassa seikkailevat historian kymmenen pahamaineisinta merirosvoa. Heidän tarinoidensa lisäksi lukija pääsee tutustumaan laivojen varusteisiin ja aarteenetsintään sekä ihmettelemään merirosvojen käyttäytymissääntöjä. Kannesta irrotettavan suurennuslasin avulla kirjan sivuilta voi löytää yli kaksisataa merillä tarvittua esinettä tai asiaaBlue Peter -palkitun David Longin kirja on kiehtovaa luettavaa niin kokeneille merikarhuille kuin nuorille maakravuille.6+

When the first passengers climbed aboard the earliest ever underground train in 1863, it would have been impossible to imagine how the London Underground would change and grow over the next 150 years. From smelly steam trains running along a single track to the innovative electric tube system speeding through a vast network of tunnels beneath our feet today, the London Underground keeps this busy city on the move.The Story of the London Underground tells the extraordinary history of the world’s most famous underground railway. Explore Victorian London as the Brunels dig deep under the Thames. Take refuge in the tunnels during World War II and discover which world leader’s bath was found in an abandoned station. Marvel at the famous fossil wall, deserted ghost stations and unusual spiral escalators that are all part of the London Underground’s fascinating history.Published in association with TfL, this beautiful book from Blue Peter Award-winning author David Long and exceptionally talented artist Sarah McMenemy tells a captivating story of the London Underground that will delight children and grown-ups alike.

Astonishing real-life rescue missions from on, under and above the earth from the award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes.How far would you go to save a life? Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends. 'I was hall monitor,' he said afterwards. 'It is my job to look after my classmates.'Whether dragging a friend from a blazing car, masterminding a search far below the earth's surface, or recovering astronauts from an aborted space mission, Rescue reveals the ingenuity, courage and doggedness of the human spirit all over the world.Another unputdownable collection of eye-opening and moving true adventures, both contemporary and historical. Impeccably told by David Long and brought to vibrant life by illustrator Kerry Hyndman.Praise for the series:'True-story fans will love this.' Inis Children's Books Ireland 'Full of incredible real-life stories . . . Ultimately an inspirational book, beautifully illustrated.' Angels and Urchins'A great collection of harrowing, true survivor stories.' Kirkus

Here is a treasury of life-wisdom, in brief aphoristic form, gathered from ancient and modern scriptures, and from Eastern and Western philosophers and gurus. Most of the dharanas come from the stand-point of non-dualism, i.e., roughly "All Is One" or "Everything Is Consciousness." But wisdom is wasted if it stays in our heads: it has to be worked into our lives. So this is not a skim-and-dip kind of book. Just follow the "How To Use This Book" guidelines and test each dharana out for yourself. Some you will discard, but others will be found to be effective and uplifting and taken on board. Enjoy it and engage with it You will be in the company of Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Jesus Christ, The Buddha, Prophet Mohammed, Rumi, Albert Einstein, Patanjali, Sivananda, Sai Baba, B.K.S. Iyengar, Wayne Dyer, Eckhart Tolle and John Kabat Zinn, to name a few.