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  Wild Wales

  George Borrow

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  Wild Wales: Its People, Language and Scenery is a travel book by the English Victorian gentleman writer George Borrow (1803–1881), first published in 1862 and now a classic travel text on Wales and the Welsh. The book recounts Borrow's experiences, insights and personal encounters whilst touring Wales alone on foot after a family holiday in Llangollen in 1854. Although contemporary critics dismissed its whimsical tone, it quickly became popular with readers as a travel book and more importantly as a very lively account of the literary, social and geographical history of Wales. Borrow’s engaging character comes across especially in his meetings with various itinerants – mostly native and peasant – along the muddy Welsh path. Borrow’s keen ear for dialogue may remind us of a Dickens or Trollope, and like the latter his wit and wisdom are rarely absent. Indeed the author has been described as an "eccentric, larger-than-life, jovial man whose laughter rings all through the book". Borrow makes much of his self-taught Welsh and how surprised the natives are by his linguistic abilities – and also by his idiosyncratic pronunciation of their language. He loves to air his knowledge of Welsh culture, especially the Bardic tradition. And like his contemporary, William Wordsworth, he has a habit of quoting verses to the heavens as he walks. As the author finally reaches South Wales towards the end of his account, we meet for the first time evidences of modern industrialism, introduced to the reader in the form of a Dante’s Inferno of coal mines and iron foundries. Today, most will remember and value the book for these and other vivid nineteenth-century landscapes – along with Borrow’s gallery of fascinating, human characters. (SUMMARY BY STEVE GOUGH BASED ON WIKIPEDIA)

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  Bob Dylan 80 - Younger Than That...

  Geoffrey Giuliano

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  Bob Dylan is one of the most influential and celebrated musicians of all time, and as he turns 80 years old, his legacy and impact on the music industry are as strong as ever. Throughout his long and storied career, Dylan has made significant contributions to music and popular culture that have earned him a place among the greatest artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. 
  Dylan's impact on music extends beyond his own recordings, as he has written some of the most iconic songs of the last century. His compositions have been covered by countless artists, and his lyrics have been analyzed and studied by scholars and fans alike. Dylan has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016, which cited him for "having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition." 
   
  Despite his many accomplishments, Dylan remains an enigmatic and elusive figure, shrouded in myth and legend. His refusal to be pigeonholed or explain his lyrics has only added to his mystique, and his uncompromising approach to his art has earned him the respect and admiration of generations of musicians and fans. 
   
  As Dylan celebrates his 80th birthday, his legacy is secure as one of the most important figures in music history. His songs and his influence continue to resonate with new generations, and his impact on popular culture is immeasurable. Bob Dylan is a true legend, and his contributions to music and society will be celebrated for generations to come.

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  Is There A Doctor Here?: An...

  Alex Rudd

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  The two bestselling memoirs (London Call-Out and Doctor In The House) from London GP Alex Rudd, brought together in one hilarious and touching box set.A man who has injured himself trying out his girlfriend's waxing treatment. The inimitable curiosity of a boy whose cactus has left his hand in a mess. More Googled self-diagnoses than one can count. These are the cases that Rudd faces daily. As hilarious as they are poignant, the memoirs showcase some of the most baffling, as well as heart-breaking, stories that any doctor and their patients have had to experience. Alex Rudd is a GP who now works as a locum in a variety of surgeries in London and the rest of the country. His name has been changed to protect the identity of his patients and colleagues.

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  The Naturalist's Bedside Book

  BB

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  The secret life of woods and fields is brought together in The Naturalist's Bedside Book, that delightful collection of BB essays on the seasons of the British countryside.
  This book was first published in 1980 and is now redesigned and back in print for a new generation to dip into. As he moves from winter through to spring, summer and autumn, BB covers such topics as:
  * fighting starlings and where to site tit boxes
  
  * how to identify old nests in winter hedgerows
  
  * BB's pet rook Percy, an injured fledgling
  
  * separating a clinging, amorous frog from a carp
  
  * what makes a good taxidermist
  
  * albino birds and mammals
  
  * the perfume of the balsam poplar
  
  * how to keep horse flies and midges at bay
  
  * a search for the eggs of the purple emperor butterfly
  
  * the 15-year-old hand-reared goldfinch
  
  * a perfect field pond
  
  * autumn deer ruts
  
  * long-eared owls mobbed by jays
  Illustrated with 20 of his beautiful scraper-board illustrations, this new edition is in an improved, larger print and contains the addition of a BB illustration of the Bowcase Stone.

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  Schuyler's Monster - A Father's...

  Robert Rummel-Hudson

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  When Schuyler Rummel-Hudson was eighteen months old, a question about her lack of speech by her pediatrician set in motion a journey that continues today. When she was diagnosed with bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria (an extremely rare neurological disorder), her parents were given a name for the monster that had been stalking them from doctor to doctor, and from despair to hope, and back again.Once they knew why Schuyler couldn't speak, they needed to determine how to help her learn. They took on educators and society to give their beautiful daughter a voice, and in the process learned a thing or two about fearlessness, tenacity, and joy.More than a memoir of a parent dealing with his child's disability, Schuyler's Monster is a tale of a little girl who silently teaches a man filled with self-doubt how to be the father she needs.

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  Summary and Analysis of First...

  Worth Books

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  So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of First Women:The Grace and Power of America’s Modern First Ladies tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Kate Andersen Brower’s book.   Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.   This short summary and analysis of First Women includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter overviewsProfiles of the main charactersDetailed timeline of key eventsImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout First Women by Kate Andersen Brower:   The wife of the president of the United States is inevitably in the spotlight, her every move scrutinized—especially in the modern age of mass media. All eyes are on the First Lady. But how well do we really know these women—their passions, their priorities, their personalities, and the power they wield in public and in private?   Political journalist Kate Andersen Brower presents nuanced and enlightening portraits of ten modern First Ladies, from Jacqueline Kennedy to Melania Trump.   Learn about their tenure in the White House, motherhood and diplomacy in Washington, and their complex relationships—with their husbands, with one another, and with their staffers.   The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.  

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