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  Glasgow - The Autobiography

  Alan Taylor

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  The story of a Scottish city as seen by its residents and visitors: “It’s a fine treasure-house—and even Glaswegians may learn something new from it.” —Scotsman This is the story of the fabled former Second City of the British Empire, from its origins as a bucolic village on the rivers Kelvin and Clyde, through the Industrial Revolution to the dawning of the second millennium. Arranged chronologically and introduced by journalist and Glasgowphile Alan Taylor, the book includes extracts from an astonishing array of writers. Some, such as William and Dorothy Wordsworth, Dirk Bogarde, and Evelyn Waugh, were visitors and left their vivid impressions as they passed through. Many others were born and bred Glaswegians who knew the city and its inhabitants—and its secrets—intimately. They come from every walk of life and, in addition to professional writers, include anthropologists and scientists, artists and murderers, housewives and hacks, footballers and comedians, politicians and entrepreneurs, immigrants and locals. Together they present a varied and vivid portrait of one of the world’s great cities in all its grime and glory—a place at once infuriating, frustrating, inspiring, beguiling, sensational, and never, ever dull.

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  National Trust Histories:...

  Christopher Taylor

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  Early in the 20th century, geographers devoted a lot of time attempting to draw boundaries around geographical regions. Their failure was a reminder of the impossibility of drawing sharp lines around areas which gradually merge into their neighbours. Mid Anglia comprises the new counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire; its prosperous acres also broadly correspond to those occupied by the ancient Saxon kingdom of the Middle Angles. As such, the region contains the best assemblage of Saxon churches in England; the college buildings of Cambridge; and many fine post-medieval buildings such as Wimpole Hall and Kirby Hall. Author Christopher Taylor, the eminent landscape historian, has written a fascinating account of Mid Anglia's formation and growth since prehistoric times. This volume is one of a series of four National Trust Histories which seeks to illuminate 'the' landscapes of today by looking at the natural and human influences which have forged their distinctive characters.

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  Puppy Training Guide for Beginners

  Lucy Williams

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  LOOK HERE: Train Your Unruly Puppy While Bonding with Your Child Using this EXPERT-APPROVED Guide to Puppy Training!There’s an old adage that goes, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. As a matter of fact, adult dogs have gone through some form of training at some point in their lives and learn faster than puppies do, as they have a much longer attention span.So when dog training is involved, puppies can become a bit of a handful since they don’t understand that your words have any meaning. It can also be challenging to housebreak, or tame a puppy as they always try to test the limits to see who is in charge.But don’t let this scare you! In fact, you can use this as an opportunity to invite your kids and also teach them how to assert their leadership skills, without having to deal with too much resistance from your puppy.So, how do you get started?With Lucy William’s audiobook, “Puppy Training Guide for Beginners”, you and your child will learn how to train your puppy with the help of practical, step-by-step instructions on how to potty train, eliminate bad behavior, and more!Over the course of this helpful audiobook, you and your child will:•	Get a better understanding of your puppy, so you can effectively navigate their behaviors in proactive ways•	Easily learn the science of how puppies learn so you will know how to become their pack leader in no time•	Quickly correct bad behaviors, such as biting, scratching, and barking, using proven behavioral training tips•	Ensure that your training sticks with the help of evidence-based positive training techniques that you can bank on•	And so much more!“Puppy Training Guide for Beginners” is a surefire way to train your puppy to behave better and live in perfect harmony with you and your children!Scroll up, Click on “Buy Now”, and Get Started on Your Puppy Training Journey Today!

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  The Battles of Arras: South -...

  Jon Cooksey, Jerry Murland

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  An illustrated and informative guide to the WWI battlefields south of Arras, France, including some of the most significant battles of 1917. 
   
  Some of the most famous and frequently visited battlefields on the Western Front are just to the south of the Arras. These sites include Battery Valley and Observation Ridge, Telegraph Hill, Monchy-le-Preux, Wancourt, and Bullecourt. And this clearly written, highly illustrated guide is the ideal introduction to them. 
   
  Expert guides Jon Cooksey and Jerry Murland have devised a series of routes that can be walked, biked or driven, explaining the fighting that occurred at each place in vivid detail. They record what happened, where it happened and why, pointing out the sights that remain for the visitor to see. The featured itineraries allow visitors to trace the course of each battle across the modern landscape, gaining visceral insight into the nature of combat throughout the war.

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  Kong Boys - Seven Friends from...

  Gerald Yeung

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  In summer 2006, twenty-year-old Gerald Yeung and his childhood friends from Hong Kong travel to South America and Africa on their parents' dime. Confronted by challenges foreign to their privileged upbringing, the "Wannabe Backpackers" persevere in their Christian Dior clothes. They make plans to do it again when they turn thirty. The decade that follows doesn’t go exactly to plan. Gerald chases the American Dream in a town of twenty thousand and subzero winters. Others pursue a fast-and-furious life in Hong Kong. They all experience failed relationships, career setbacks, and a decreasing ability to impress girls at clubs. The summer of their thirtieth birthdays, they hit the road again to fulfill a lifelong dream — the 2016 UEFA European Championship. Set during European soccer’s most anticipated event, Kong Boys traces a friendship that transcends distance, culture, and time, dovetailing the different trajectories of seven boys in a decade of changes in Hong Kong. Kong Boys is a celebration of youth, brotherhood, and a sport of incomparable beauty.

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  Bonsai - A Comprehensive Guide...

  Daiki Sato

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  Master the art of growing healthy, robust and gorgeous bonsai trees and unlock the therapeutic benefits of the ancient practice with this comprehensive guide to cultivating bonsai trees 
  Have you ever laid eyes upon a magnificent bonsai tree and wondered if you could replicate that beauty in your own home and private space? Do you want to adopt a wholesome new hobby that will develop your gardening chops while helping you get rid of stress? 
  If yes, then you absolutely need to get your hands on this guide! 
  In this book, Daiki Sato covers everything you need to need to know about bonsai trees to become a bonafide expert, from its history and modern practices to designing, growing and successfully maintaining and attractive, well-kept bonsai trees. 
  Here's a small snippet of what you're going to learn in the definitive guide to growing bonsai: 
  ●      The 5 basic styles of bonsai gardening and how to choose the style you want based on your preference and level of skill 
  ●      The 3 essential bonsai growing styles that are perfect for beginners to get started with 
  ●      Step-by-step instructions to wire and bend a bonsai tree with essential wiring tips to make it easier 
  ●      ...and tons more! 
  Growing beautiful, healthy and gorgeous bonsai trees is a skill anyone can learn, no matter your level of gardening skills or experience. Filled with insights and practical advice, this guide has all the information you need to create balance and liven up your living space with beautiful miniature trees.

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