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  Commuter City - How the Railways...

  David Wragg

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  On the eve of the railway age, London was the worlds largest and most populous city  and one of the most congested. Traffic-clogged roads and tightly packed buildings meant that travel across the city was tortuous, time-consuming and unpleasant. Then came the railways. They transformed the city and set it on a course of extraordinary development that created the metropolis of the present day. This is story that David Wragg explores in his fascinating new book. He considers the impact of the railways on London and the Home Counties and analyzes  the decisions taken by the railway companies, Parliament and local government. He also describes the disruptive effect of the railways which could not be built without massive upheaval. His study of the railway phenomenon will be thought-provoking reading for anyone who is keen to understand the citys expansion and the layout of the capital today.

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  FORAGING GUIDE - How to Gather...

  Clara Massy

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  If you want to understand the fundamentals of foraging for food, you've come to the correct place!  
    
  This Foraging Guide will teach you all there is to know about foraging, gathering, and preserving delicious wild plants all year. 
    
  Foraging is often seen as a sophisticated, complex, and even deadly practice.  
  To some degree, this is undoubtedly true. However, after you've finished this book, you'll understand that foraging is a great hobby to do with your friends and family.  
  It's also a necessary action if we want to live more sustainably and organically. 
    
  Are you ready to explore this new way of life? Are you prepared to immerse yourself in the realm of foraging?  
  Are you aware of the significant shift about to occur in your life?  
  Because, believe me, once you realize all the advantages of foraging, you will never return! 
    
  I hope that when you read this book, you go outdoors and explore the earth and its amazing edible wild plants!  
    
  So get your guide now and begin your exciting and delightful foraging adventure!

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  Sicilian Splendors - Discovering...

  John Keahey

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  From Palermo to Castiglione di Sicilia to Alimena, Sicily holds great secrets from the past and unspoken promises. Tradition, in the form of festivals, the written word, photographs, and song, reverberates through village walls. Now, slowly shaking itself free of the Mafia, Sicily is opening itself up to visitors in ways it never has before.Sicilian Splendors explores the history, politics, food, Mafia, and people which John Keahey encounters throughout his travels during his return to Sicily. Through conversing with natives and immersing himself in culture, Keahey illustrates a brand new Sicily no one has ever talked about before.Villagers, eager to welcome tourism and impart awareness of their cultural background, greet Keahey for meals and drink and walk him through their winding streets. They share stories of well-known writers, such as Maria Messina, who have found inspiration in Sicily's villages. Keahey's never-ending curiosity as a traveler shines light on Sicily's mythical mysteries and portrays the island not only through his eyes but also through Sicily's heart.

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  Uncle John's Bathroom Reader:...

  Institute Bathroom Readers'

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  The best of the weirdest news, facts, and fun from all over the world!    Where else could you learn about a woman who broke her legs flying a pig, a student who got credit for dressing like a lobster, and a man who patented a method for determining the sex of a spinach plant? Uncle John rules the world of bizarre information and humor, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about . . .   ·The world’s longest ear hair ·A girl raised by dogs ·Celebrity death conspiracies ·Goblins, the horny horse man, Yowie, and other strange creatures . . . and much more!

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  How To Make Handmade Jewelry -...

  HowExpert, Genny Wilson

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  If you want to learn how to make handmade jewelry, get "How To Make Handmade Jewelry" written by a person who has real life experience creating many different types of handmade jewelries. 
  Ever wanted to make your own jewelry? Well now you can with this detailed and instructive guide. You’ll amaze your friends and family when you tell them that amazing jewelry piece was made by you. Complete with full color photos the author guides you through step-by-step. Even if you’ve done some jewelry making before this guide is chock full of great information. In this guide you will: 
  - Learn the tools of the trade and the correct and incorrect way to use them. As well as safety precautions you should take when dealing with certain materials or tools. 
  - Learn how to incorporate different materials into your jewelry such as clay, buttons, sequins and chains. 
  - Learn how to make and use your own beading loom. 
  - Learn to bead off the loom using both large and teeny tiny beads. 
  - Make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, pins, and pendants. 
  The guide is specifically designed so you can jump right in to a specific project or start from the beginning. The author even gives you a list of places to find specific tools and supplies that you may need, as well as tips to help you save money in your jewelry making endeavors. 
  About the Expert 
  Genny Wilson has been making jewelry for about six years and has no plans to stop anytime soon. Originally starting to make a little extra cash at a local festival, she found it so enjoyable she decided to give her creations away as door prizes. “I was immediately hooked.” She says,“From the moment that I finished my first piece there was no going back.” When asked why she loved it so much the hobbyist replied, “I’ve always loved making things, I love the idea of taking a bunch of things and making something. 
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z.

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  The Pharaoh's Shadow - Travels...

  Anthony Sattin

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  In a ruined temple on the Nile, Anthony Sattin sees a woman praying to the gods of ancient Egypt to bless her with a child. Later in central Cairo he experiences the exuberant celebrations of a saint's day and hears their stony condemnation by an Islamist. The ancient continues to rub up against the modern just as dramatically as when Flaubert wrote, 'Egypt is a wonderful place for contrasts -splendid things gleam in the dust.'In the company of Sattin, fearless in the face of snarling dogs and hostile guardians, we criss-cross modern-day Egypt in search of survivals from ancient Pharaonic culture. Inspired by the experiences of two long-dead English women, he visits moonlit temples and festivals, university professors and religious leaders to unearth snake hunters and magicians, wise women, tree worshippers and charlatans. The Pharaoh's Shadow celebrates Sattin's love of Egypt and his desire to understand her many facets -past, present and future.

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