From the world's oldest indoor loo to a theatre where spectators fill their pockets with poo, the definitive guide to the stranger side of Scotland shows there's a lot more to the place than tartan, haggis and tossing the caber. Inside you'll find: the world's longest man-made echo; a city where aliens are welcome; what the Royals really think of it Britain's weirdest wig; the worst Scottish accents ever; our tallest hedge and oldest tree; Loch monsters nastier than Nessie; a road you can roll up; Scots in Space; Whether it's Ruthven or Ruthven?; Britain's loneliest bus stop (and its loveliest); a school for spies; the cost of burning witches; an aeroplane made from seaweed ...and why the Queen needs rubber gloves. Praise for Bizarre London: "In a market niche that's now as crowded as the 18:22 to Reading, Bizarre London pummels its bantamweight rivals with knockout clouts of trivia that even this weary correspondent hadn't encountered before". (The Londonist).
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab comes a sweeping, spooky, evocative adventure, perfect for fans of Stranger Things.Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think ab
American Indian customs, stories, and history come to life in this important and authoritative reference, artfully designed and packaged for kids and students. More than 160 tribes are featured in this outstanding new encyclopedia, which present
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It's the greatest time of year I Spy Christmas -- now with new bonus riddles, a brand-new search-and-find look, and a brand-new trim size.Can you find Santa and his elf, a sleigh, snowmen, silver bells and jingle bells, mittens, two
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One hundred years ago, a killer wave of molasses struck a crowded Boston neighborhood. Discover the story of this strange disaster in the next book in the New York Times bestselling I Survived series. It's been four years since Carme
This Companion provides a wide-ranging and up-to-date overview of the conceptual issues that history as a discipline and mode of thought gives rise to. It is an indispensable companion to the study of history and essential reading for anyone interested in the reflection on the nature of history and our historical existence.
"An assemblage of selections from classical literature that celebrate country living-what Roman authors called res rusticate"-- A delightful anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings celebrating country livingranging from a philosophy of compost to hymns to the gods of agricultureWhether you farm or garden, live in the country or long to move there, or simply enjoy an occasional rural retreat, you will be delighted by this cornucopia of writings about living and working on the land, harvested from the fertile fields of ancient Greek and Roman literature. An inspiring antidote to the digital age, How to Be a Farmer evokes the beauty and bounty of nature with a rich mixture of philosophy, practical advice, history, and humor. Together, these timeless reflections on what the Greeks called boukolika and the Romans res rusticae provide an entertaining and enlightening guide to a more meaningful and sustainable way of life.In fresh translations by classicist and farmer M. D. Usher, with the original texts on facing pages, Hesiod praises the dignity of labor; Plato describes the rustic simplicity of his ideal republic; Varro dedicates a farming manual to his wife, Fundania (Mrs. Farmer); and Vergil idealizes farmers as residents of the Golden Age. In other selections, Horace extols the joys of simple living at his cherished country farm; Pliny the Elder explains why all culture stems from agriculture; Columella praises donkeys and tells how to choose a ram or a dog; Musonius Rufus argues that farming is the best livelihood for a philosopher; and there is much more.Proof that farming is ultimately a state of mind we should all cultivate, How to Be a Farmer will charm anyone who loves nature or its fruits. Autorid: M. D. Usher
