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  Northumberland - A guide

  Stephen Platten

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  Northumberland, one of the most sparsely-populated counties in England, with unique features like the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and Hadrian’s Wall, was also a crucible of European civilization and remains a treasury of culture. Giving birth to railways worldwide through George Stephenson, it saw the beginnings of hydraulics, hydro-electricity and turbines and, with Joseph Swan, witnessed the earliest light from electric incandescent lamps; it was a laboratory of invention.
  
   
  Northumberland has, however, changed dramatically over the course of the last century: deep coal-mining, shipbuilding and much heavy engineering have gone, but new industries have flowered. So, the largest man-made lake in northwest Europe, lying within the largest man-made forest is set within the north west of the county, bringing water in abundance and supporting entirely new leisure and tourist activities. The lower Tyne has been transformed both architecturally, and culturally.
  
   
  This unique guide to England’s most northern county explores the land, the people, the flora and fauna alongside its architecture and history. A gazetteer takes readers to Northumberland’s towns and cities – Newcastle, Hexham, and Berwick-upon-Tweed, but also to villages, hamlets, castles, beaches, churchyards, great houses, ruined abbeys, and vast wild open countryside. Among the places visited are the castles at Warkworth, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Alnwick, the Farne Islands and the remote valleys of Allendale and the South Tyne, battle sites at Heavenfield, Otterburn and Flodden, alongside Vanbrugh’s final triumphant Palladian mansion at Seaton Delaval.
  
   
  Fully illustrated with more than 240 photographs, this guidebook invites travellers and locals alike to explore the unique features and the true character of Northumberland.

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  Backpack Jacket Surfboard - My...

  Graham Broyd

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  Backpack, Jacket, Surfboard is an adventure memoir, a time capsule, and an unfiltered look at the joys, risks, and revelations of a cross-country road trip—then and now.

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  Meiji Era - Modernization...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Tokugawa Shogunate, which had ruled Japan for over two centuries, faced a gradual but inevitable decline in the mid-19th century. Although the regime had maintained stability and peace through strict social hierarchy and isolationist policies, internal weaknesses and external pressures ultimately led to its downfall. The combination of economic struggles, social unrest, and increasing foreign intervention exposed the shogunate’s vulnerabilities, setting the stage for a dramatic political transformation. 
  One of the major factors behind the decline was Japan’s rigid economic system. The Tokugawa rulers relied heavily on a feudal structure in which the daimyo, or regional lords, maintained their own domains under the authority of the shogun. However, the economy began to shift from an agrarian-based system to one influenced by commerce and trade. The samurai class, who traditionally depended on fixed stipends from their lords, found themselves in financial hardship as inflation and economic instability grew. Meanwhile, wealthy merchants gained power, disrupting the established social order and creating tensions between classes. 
  In addition to economic issues, political dissatisfaction increased within Japan. Many daimyo and samurai resented the centralized control of the shogunate, believing it had become ineffective in governing the country. Corruption and inefficiency within the government further weakened public trust. While some reform-minded leaders proposed changes, the rigid nature of the Tokugawa system made meaningful reform difficult to achieve. This frustration contributed to the rise of movements advocating for a return to imperial rule under Emperor Meiji.

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  Toilet Training Your Puppy - The...

  James Leung

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  First time toilet training a puppy? 
  Confused and not sure what to do?  
  Had several dogs before, but still having trouble with this one?  
  If so, this book was written for you.  
  Unfortunately, typical toilet training guidelines and programs frequently fail to meet the needs of dog owners.  And here’s why.  
  They often: 
  ·     Exclude essential information  
  ·     Use misinformation 
  ·     Take a cookie cutter approach 
  Toilet Training Your Puppy - The Complete Guide for New Dog Owners by professional dog trainer, James Leung, is packed with all the essential details and tips needed to successfully toilet train your puppy. 
  It helps you create a personalized approach that matches your specific lifestyle and circumstances. You’ll also learn to:Develop realistic expectationsMaster human-dog communicationBe well prepared for any “accident”Teach your puppy where the toilet is—and where it isn’tEnjoy creating an everlasting bond with your new furry friend 
   … and so much more! 
  You’ll love this invaluable resource, because it’s easy to follow and takes you through the process step-by-step. Equipped with the right information, anyone can successfully potty train a dog - including you. 
  Get it now.

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  The Essential Herb Gardening...

  Daniel I Stein

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  Grow plants. Grow food. Grow flavors. 
  Whether you are designing your own perfect herb garden, looking for the best way to use a windowsill, or refreshing your favorite recipes, The Essential Herb Gardening Handbook will cut down costs in the kitchen while boosting your culinary creativity. 
  Starting with basic principles and techniques anyone can master, and gradually progressing to more advanced skills like companion planting, propagation, and flavor pairing, this book will be your guide to the world of herbs. 
  In this essential guide, you will get...Cheat sheets for growing 20 of the most popular herbsPlanning and design guides for any space you have9 international herb gardens to support diverse styles of cookingChecklists for which herbs grow best togetherSolutions to all of the most common gardening problemsTechniques to improve your soil and have a thriving garden year after yearFavorite recipes for each herbAnd much more… 
  Even if you have no gardening skills, minimal space, or just feel hopeless in the kitchen, anyone can start growing herbs and creating meals to be proud of. So if you need to add some green to your garden, and add some flavor to your plate, then add the Essential Herb Gardening Handbook to your cart now.

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  Fort Negen - English edition -...

  Maarten Langeslag

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  Take your baking technique to the next level! The cookbook of Fort Negen is not just any baking book, but a recipe bible from one of the most beloved bakeries in the Netherlands. There are queues on the weekend, dozens of top restaurants serve their bread and workshops sell out very quickly. Now, for the first time, baker Maarten Langeslag shares his complete knowledge in an indispensable book with 150 recipes and variations. From bread and croissants to patisserie, cruffins, sandwiches and fermentation. You will learn step by step the techniques behind Fort Negen's iconic range. Don't expect endless stories, but a wealth of directly applicable knowledge, surprising flavour combinations and creative applications of residual flows. In addition, the book contains an extensive section on grain, fermentation, and the (micro)biological and chemical processes that ensure really good sourdough bread. It's all about technique, flavour and understanding your ingredients and processes. For anyone who wants to learn to bake better, or simply wants to conjure up the tastiest bread and pastries from their own oven.
  Also available in Dutch.

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