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Author : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:887903724
Author : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759399
William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and works of the widely-regarded greatest writer of the English language. Through dispelling common myths (Could his father really not read or write? What really happened during 'the Lost Years'? Why did he retire from writing while only in his early 40s?) and revealing fascinating trivia, this book attempts to answer many of the often-disputed questions surrounding the life of Britain's favourite playwright. Find out about Shakespeare's family and childhood, and, with much reference to his works, discover why his writing has endured the test of time and remains endlessly adaptable. 'Exit, pursued by a bear'.
Author : Ian Graham
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759092
Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it's not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people. 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world. The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. From kings and queens, pirates and politicians, actors and directors to sportsmen, explorers, scientists and inventors, 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' celebrates the men and women who have shaped Great Britain and made it what it is today.
Author : Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781909645202
Great Scots, A Very Peculiar History looks at a whole host of great (and not so great) Scots and their influence on the world. The book features a short history of each person, detailing their achievements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. Including chapters about Scots in power, scientific Scots, scandalous Scots and many, many more, Great Scots, A Very Peculiar History celebrates the men and women who have helped to shape Scottish history.
Author : John Malam
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759511
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 : David Arscott,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781912233373
Winston Churchill, voted the greatest Briton of all time in a recent public poll, led a life rich in accomplishments, and this fast-paced chronological guide delves into the many ups and downs of his life and career. Marvel at his derring-do and precocious abilities as a young man during the Boer War, wince at his blunders as Home Secretary in the Liberal government, laugh along with his talent for self-promotion and admire his steely resolve during the Second World War. Featuring a beautiful gatefold illustration of Chartwell and its grounds, black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible trivia, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.
Author : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781910184455
Jacqueline Morley explores the story of clothing in a time of crisis. Telling the story of clothes rationing, the Utility Scheme and 'Make-do and Mend', this pocket-sized book takes a thorough look at Britain and other countries, and how they dealt with a drastically reduced supply of clothing in wartime. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes and incredible trivia, readers will be entertained and educated.
Author : Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781912537396
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 : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759368
Taking a unique look at one of the world's most acclaimed and best-loved poets, 'Robert Burns, A Very Peculiar History' provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of Scotland's bard. Take a wee stroll through his romantic yet tragic life, and join him on his journey from underdog to celebrity. With much reference to his most famous works, Fiona Macdonald explores his profound, passionate poetry, as well as his use of the Scots language and his inspirations and influences. Featuring quirky stories and entertaining trivia throughout, find out what makes Burns so captivating to countless millions around the globe.
Author : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781909645196
Jacqueline Morley explores the history of one of Britain's favourite pastimes – gardening. Telling the story of gardens from paradise gardens of the ancient world to classically-influenced Renaissance gardens, and from wartime Digging for Victory to contemporary decking, barbecues and architect's designs, this pocket-sized book takes a thorough look at the development of gardening. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes and incredible trivia, readers will be entertained and educated, discovering everything from medieval gardening to the garden's significance today.
Author : Stephen Marche
Publisher : HarperCollins Canada
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781443406536
Nearly four hundred years after his death, Shakespeare permeates our everyday lives: from the words we speak to the teenage heartthrobs we worship to the political rhetoric spewed by the twenty-four-hour news cycle. In the pages of this wickedly clever little book, Esquire columnist Stephen Marche uncovers the hidden influence of Shakespeare in our culture. Some fascinating tidbits: Shakespeare coined more than 1,700 words, including hobnob, glow, lackluster, and dawn. Paul Robeson's 1943 performance as Othello on Broadway was a seminal moment in black history. Tolstoy wrote an entire book about Shakespeare's failures as a writer. In 1936, the Nazi Party tried to claim Shakespeare as a Germanic writer. Without Shakespeare, the book titles Infinite Jest, The Sound and the Fury, and Brave New World wouldn't exist. The name Jessica was first used in The Merchant of Venice. Freud's idea of a healthy sex life came directly from the Bard. Stephen Marche has cherry-picked the sweetest and most savory historical footnotes from Shakespeare's work and life to create this unique celebration of the greatest writer of all time.
Author : Antony Mason
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759115
Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.
Author : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781908759771
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 : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759016
Taking a unique look at one of the most acclaimed and best-loved English writers of the nineteenth century, 'Charles Dickens, A Very Peculiar History' asks why, what, where, how and who the Dickens was Charles Dickens? Why did he keep a pet raven that pecked at his children's shins? Why did he have a tunnel built under the road in front of his country house? Was his dying corpse really carried from his mistress's house where he collapsed to his family home, so that he could die 'respectably'? Find out the answers to these questions and even more bizarre ones throughout the book, which features quirky stories and fascinating trivia about this singularly complex man and consummate artist.
Author : Jim Pipe
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908177995
You can't take it with you - or can you? Discover the grisly process of mummification, from embalming and stuffing the corpse to preparing a home for eternity. This title explores the quirky side of a journey to the afterlife, looking at the myth and the science surrounding Ancient Egyptian burial practices, and the lives of the Gods that inspired them. Full of fascinating lists, creepy stories and bizarre trivia, this title is sure to educate as well as entertain, and it includes fact boxes, a full glossary and a map of Ancient Egypt. Gold, guts and gods: what a way to go!
