Fishing A Very Peculiar History

Author : Rob Beattie
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781908759863

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Fishing, A Very Peculiar History by Rob Beattie Pdf

Fishing, A Very Peculiar History' explores one of the most ancient and popular pastimes in the world in the unique Peculiar History style, packed full of fascinating facts, quirky trivia and mind-boggling statistics. Rob Beattie tackles everything from the history of fish and chips to fish that look like celebrities and from what the well-dressed angler is wearing this season to brave fishing adventures and different fishing techniques from around the world. Whether you read a page, a chapter or a whole book, you won't be able to help but be intrigued and amazed at how much information is packed into a Peculiar History title.

Author : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759191

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Scotland, A Very Peculiar History – Volume 2 by Fiona Macdonald Pdf

“Scots Wha Hae!” 'Scotland, A Very Peculiar History - Volume 2' is the concluding part of a lively and informative account of the vibrant history of Scotland, from the beginnings of Stewart rule up to modern-day Scotland. Celebrating the many and varied cultural and historic achievements of the Scottish, from the fierce Jacobite uprising to John Logie Baird's insulating socks, this ebook provides an objective account of the nation's chequered (or rather, 'tartaned') history. You'll also find fact boxes, quotes, poetry and unbelievable recipes to share with your family and friends (although we'd advise that some old recipes are only fit for reading)!

Author : Ian Graham
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781908759047

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Global Warming, A Very Peculiar History by Ian Graham Pdf

Which species of moth was nearly killed off by the fight for cleaner air? How does a cow's bottom contribute to global warming? Could warmer mean colder? All these questions and more are answered in 'Global Warming: A Very Peculiar History'. This book arms you with an introduction to the scientific concepts behind global warming then hits you hard with the bizarre and at times disputed facts that go along with the theory. 'Global Warming, A Very Peculiar History' includes information on the potentially disastrous effects of global warming and what we can do to stop them. It features diagrams and fascinating fact sheets which will boggle the mind. Discover where the theory came from and what we were (or weren't) doing to help protect the Earth in past times. This book looks at both sides of the debate and covers the scientific and historical background of our troubled relationship with the planet on which we live.

Author : Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781912904679

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Glasgow A Very Peculiar History by Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya Pdf

Glasgow, A Very Peculiar History explores the archaeological, social and cultural history of the eponymous city, from the earliest Pict settlers 10,000 years ago through its emergence as a nineteenth-century powerhouse of industry and struggles with poverty, unemployment and disaffection to its present-day incarnation as a hub of cutting-edge digital and start-up businesses. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.

Author : Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781912537396

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Scottish Women A Very Peculiar History by Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya Pdf

Scottish Women, A Very Peculiar History will shine a light on the frequently underappreciated contributions of women to Scottish history, industry and culture since the country’s origins. Readers can explore the eventful life and awful fate of Mary, Queen of Scots, the discoveries of astronomer and mathematician Mary Fairfax Somerville, and the inspirational story of pioneering socialist MP Jenny Lee, who founded the Open University, among many other brilliant Scottish women. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.

Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759290

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Brighton, A Very Peculiar History by David Arscott Pdf

Brighton: that curious master of reinvention - whether it's considered 'London-by-the-Sea' or 'England's San Francisco', it's certainly a city with a reputation for being on the edge. Delve deep into the weird and wonderful history of 'Brighthelmstone', and find out how this dreary fishing village became a dazzling playground for the louche and wealthy: from the fashionable Regency period to the age of DJs, Brighton has always been home to the proudly quirky. But it's not all sun, sea and a fish supper! Be sure to avoid the sleazy world of gang fights and murders as portrayed in Graham Greene's 'Brighton Rock', whilst ducking to miss the bottles hurled between the mods and the rockers during the famous beach battles. Fully exploring the ups and downs of a seaside town, it's 'Brighton - A Very Peculiar History'...with a bit of Hove on the side.

Author : John Malam
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759511

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Yorkshire, A Very Peculiar History by John Malam Pdf

Yorkshire is well known for its miners, pudding and cricket, but 'Yorkshire, A Very Peculiar History' scrapes beyond the surface and past the cliches. Featuring a host of characters from Yorkshire past and present, it's not all grit and grime! Tracing Yorkshire's history back through Roman and Viking rule, to the various tribes which populated the area in prehistoric times, this book covers the largest county in England from all angles. Featuring quirky tales of Yorkshire's crucial role in the industrial revolution, and detailed stories about the famed Wars of the Roses, it tells the astonishing tale of this large and historic county and its people and culture.

Author : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781908759788

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Castles, A Very Peculiar History by Jacqueline Morley Pdf

Whether you're planning your first seige, building a fortress or just looking for a way to escape the peasants below, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is full of tips, tricks and horror stories from the castle-building trade. We can't all match up to the combined beauty and danger of the Tower of London, but in this title you'll learn who developed the world's first flat-pack castle, the difference between donjeons and dungeons (it's important, trust us) and even the best time of year for a siege. Discover how a fortress was brought down by forty pigs and even how to use a common plant to defect lightning! Gasp in horrible glee at the many horrid substances poured onto beseigers through those dastardly trebuchets (there are things worse than boiling hot oil!). From the keep to the bailey, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is all you need to learn how to build, manage and defend a mighty fortress.

Author : Stephen Sautner
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493025060

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Fish On, Fish Off by Stephen Sautner Pdf

Fish On, Fish Off is the angling version of Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods. Through a series of nearly 50 personal essays, the author explores what happens when the self-taught, DIY angler sets out to fish the world – and winds up stumbling into every possible pitfall and danger along the way. These include: getting chased from a river by an elephant, surviving a terrifying helicopter ride over the Straits of Magellan, and breaking his only rod on the second cast in Cuba’s Bay of Pigs. Closer to home, he is swept off a jetty on Block Island by a rogue wave, winds up in an emergency room more than once with fishing lures hanging from various parts of his anatomy, and perhaps most daunting, surviving 30 years of the scrum better known as opening day of trout season in his crowded home state of New Jersey. If Upriver and Downstream showed the poetry of angling, Fish On, Fish Off shows the scars.

Author : Bombay Natural History Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Natural history
ISBN : UOM:39015035492183

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The Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society by Bombay Natural History Society Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026174725

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Handbook of Natural History. An Explanation of the Natural History Diagrams for the Use of Schools by Anonim Pdf

Author : Adolphe Boucard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:$B123129

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Handbook of Natural History: Being an Explanation of Boucard's Series of Pictorial Diagrams & Natural Specimens, Illustrative of Human Physiology, Zoology, Botany, Geology, and Mineralogy by Adolphe Boucard Pdf

Author : Rob Beattie
Publisher : Random House
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Fishing
ISBN : 9780091920166

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101 Golden Rules of Fishing by Rob Beattie Pdf

Another fishing book? Not quite. Although 101 Golden Rules of Fishing delivers enough tips and tricks to satisfy beginners and experienced fish smiths alike, it also dwells on the less tangible aspects of angling - luck, ghosts, catching a monster, the angeler's perfect car, how to blank (catch nothing), how to deal with an angry bailiff, fishing somewhere that's never been fished before, preparing to make your last ever cast...as if you ever could. Angling isn't a hobby, a sport, a science or a skill; it isn't even an art. It's a mystery, and one that takes a lifetime to unravel. 101 Golden Rules of Fishing is the perfect travelling companion for that journey - wide-eyed enough to love talking about every aspect of fishing, wise enough to know that in the end, all anglers are happy fools. The tips broadly break down into four categories covering environment, practical tips, equipment âe" including rods, reels and tackle âe" and golden nuggets of fishing wit and wisdom. Illustrated throughout with delightful and original artwork, this charming little book will apppeal to anglers of all ages. Attractively packaged, 101 Golden Rules of Fishing is the ideal gift for any one that has ever tried to catch fish, or simply pondered the prospect.

Author : Francis Trevelyan Buckland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026179684

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Familiar History of British Fishes by Francis Trevelyan Buckland Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11620608

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The annals and magazine of natural history, zoology, botany and geology by Anonim Pdf