Scattering Plenty - The People Who Made the Modern Countryside

Jim Dixon

Synopsis

At the outset of the twentieth century, the management of the British countryside was the preserve of powerful aristocratic estates, the ground worked by labourers toiling in time-honoured tradition.
Scattering Plenty tells of the birth of modern farming through wartime, post-war reconstruction and four decades embroiled in European countryside policies. It follows the stories of key figures driving change; as the face of the countryside evolves, it charts their fight for nature and natural beauty, and traces the gradual control that the state and democratic agents had on the land.
Their stories evoke the landscape of Britain, and take the reader inside the corridors of power in Whitehall and Brussels, where farmers and environmentalists jostled for influence. Who were the people scattering plenty across our land, and who made the modern countryside?
In Scattering Plenty, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the profound legacy of agriculture in shaping Britain's past, present and future, as Jim Dixon delves into the lives of those who shaped the modern countryside and made space for the deeply rooted bucolic haven that millions enjoy today.

Disponible depuis: 21/03/2024.

Longueur d'impression: 272 pages.

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

You’re on Fire It’s Fine -...

Katie K. May

Every teen can lead a life they love. Even yours.Yelling, pleading, enforcing strict rules, and giving in have proven ineffective. You’ve tried it all—along with tons of treatments and therapies—with no improvement.Katie K. May knows what you’re going through. She also knows what your teen is going through because she lived it. You’re on Fire, It’s Fine is more than a book; it’s a comprehensive approach for parents of teens overwhelmed by intense emotions.Discover how to see the world from your teen’s perspective while decreasing your own feelings of frustration and fear. Learn to stop emotional escalation and create a supportive home environment. Gain practical strategies to assist your teen in managing emotions effectively, preventing them from escalating into problematic behaviors. You're on Fire, It’s Fine guides you in building a system that works for your whole family, setting every member up for lifelong success.

Voir livre

Celtic History and Mythology: An...

Billy Wellman

Two manuscripts in one audiobook:Celtic History: An Enthralling Overview of the CeltsCeltic Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Celtic Myths, Gods and Goddesses 
In the first part of this audiobook, you will know:Where the Celts came from and who they wereHow they settled in IrelandEssential Celtic myths, gods, goddesses, legends, and heroesTheir seasonal festivals and celebrationsKey stories influencing the Celts and the modern IrishCeltic art and its glorious evolution and influence through the agesCeltic rituals, past and presentHow Christianity affected Celtic societyThe rise of Christianity in Ireland and the decline of paganismWhy the Celts matter 
In the second part of this audiobook, you will discover:Methods used to explain the world without technologyDifferences between myths, folklore, and legendsThoughts on myths todayChildren of Lir and other Irish mythsFestivals celebrating the cycles of natureThe Scottish Queen of Winter and her impact on the formation of ScotlandMysteries surrounding Loch Ness and NessieMystical and magical water creaturesHaunting myths from Dundee and Clanyard BayThe major Irish gods and goddessesInfluencers from Britain, Wales, and ScotlandAnd many more enjoyable escapades! 
Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about Celtic History and Mythology today!

Voir livre

All The Pretty Shoes

Marika Roth

On a snowy winter day in 1945 at age twelve, Marika Roth barely escaped her own death only to witness the execution of hundreds of Jews by the side of the Danube. Running, starved and shoeless, through the streets of Budapest, All the Pretty Shoes is the story she survived to write.

Voir livre

Success among Nations

Emil Reich

Step into a sweeping, provocative tour of world history that asks a timeless question: why do some nations surge ahead while others stall or fall? In Success Among Nations, Emil Reich blends grand narrative with sharp psychological insight to trace the forces—economic, political, intellectual, and spiritual—that have shaped civilizations from ancient Egypt and Babylon to Greece, Rome, Renaissance Italy, modern France, Germany, Britain, Russia, and the United States. 
This audiobook doesn’t just recount events; it dissects the human energies beneath them. Reich argues that prosperity and culture rarely rise together, that geography and city-states matter more than “race,” that alphabets and institutions can change the fate of continents, and that over-intellectualization can sap a people’s will just as surely as luxury can dull its edge. He juxtaposes Carthage’s commercial genius with Rome’s statecraft, Athens’s artistic brilliance with its political fragility, Venice’s maritime ascent with its eclipse after the Age of Discovery, and the middle-class engine of European modernity with Russia’s struggle for a true bourgeois core. Along the way, he explores how empires are won and lost, why religious movements with tiny beginnings reshape continents, and how character—national and personal—steers destiny. 
Reich writes with bracing clarity and fearless opinion, drawing bold connections between past and present. You’ll meet conquerors and city builders, merchants and monks, reformers and revolutionaries—and see how canals, scripts, schools, armies, churches, and marketplaces forged the modern world. Whether examining the anatomy of British sea power, the organizational genius of the Jesuits, the civic soil that cultured Greek tragedy and science, or the restless dynamism of America, this is history as diagnosis and forecast.

Voir livre

The Narcissist's Mirror -...

Elizabeth Hartley

Explores the complex realm of narcissism in depth, providing readers with a thorough understanding of this multifaceted personality trait. The four sections of the book are expertly written to give readers a comprehensive grasp of narcissism, its effects, and strategies for overcoming it.
The book presents the idea of narcissism in its first section, outlining its historical origins and setting it apart from positive self-esteem. The range of narcissistic behaviors—from innocuous features to full-blown narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)—as well as the psychological, biological, and environmental elements that contribute to its development, will be explained to readers.
"The Narcissist's Mirror," the second section, examines how narcissists view themselves and control everyone around them. The book explores the detrimental impact of narcissistic behavior on relationships, workplaces, and society at large through psychological study and real-life experiences.
The third section, which moves on to remedies, provides helpful advice on getting rid of self-centered conduct. It highlights the significance of developing good relationships, empathy, and self-awareness. The tools for self-reflection, personal development techniques, and advice on establishing boundaries and creating deep connections are provided to readers.
Ultimately, the book exhorts readers to adopt a caring and well-rounded outlook on life. It offers motivational tales of metamorphosis, emphasizing the continuous path of self-improvement and the significance of acknowledging advancements.
Anyone looking to better understand narcissism and start down the road to happier, healthier relationships should read The Narcissist's Mirror.

Voir livre

Possible Happiness - The...

Magdalena Angelova

What is true happiness and how do we find it? Psychologist Magdalena Angelova has dedicated the most part of her life to working with women who have lost their power and self-confidence. She dives deep in exploring the answers to the complicated questions women ask themselves.Who am I?What kind of woman am I?What is it that makes me strong, and why do I shy away from it?What is the way to happiness?How can I connect with my feminine essence, and why do I feel loneliness?How do I keep the love in my relationship, and where did I lose my light? 
The intention of this mentoring program is to open up a space for reflection and awareness of some aspects of the vast topic of female psychology, romantic relationships, and regaining your personal power by opening your heart to yourself. The central focus of the audio-book is on the subconscious dynamics of female spirituality and the basic male and female archetypes, along with their strengths, fears, and possibilities. This understanding is valuable in order for every partner to become a complete personality who can accept and acknowledge their strengths as well as their shadow aspects—those that we hide from ourselves because we find them painful.

Voir livre