Begleiten Sie uns auf eine literarische Weltreise!
Buch zum Bücherregal hinzufügen
Grey
Einen neuen Kommentar schreiben Default profile 50px
Grey
Jetzt das ganze Buch im Abo oder die ersten Seiten gratis lesen!
All characters reduced
The Sea All Around - A passion for Scottish islands - cover

The Sea All Around - A passion for Scottish islands

Richard Clubley

Verlag: Luath Press

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Beschreibung

I'm not the only one with islomania – lots of people have the same affliction, for which there is no known cure, thank goodness. I have a similar affinity for boats and I think the similarity is that they are both tiny worlds, bounded by water.
Richard Clubley makes no secret of his love of Scottish islands. In fact, it's his mission to spread the love through writing about all the islands he has visited. The Sea All Around is a very personal appreciation of these places – 'remote' to some, but the centre of the world for those who live there.
Richard gets to the heart of island life, picking up on the particular character of each island he visits by making friends and learning about local history and lore, such as the story of the exploding float on Lunga, the ingenious defence of the garrison at Cairn-na-Burgh on the Treshnish Isles and the Battle of Bloody Bay on Mull.
I still love a blank sheet of paper and the first sentence of a new island story.
Verfügbar seit: 30.11.2024.
Drucklänge: 296 Seiten.

Weitere Bücher, die Sie mögen werden

  • Dog Care Guide - Essential Tips and Training for a Happy Healthy Dog - cover

    Dog Care Guide - Essential Tips...

    Phoenix Reyes

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    When you bring a dog into your home, understanding its needs and characteristics is essential for a long-lasting, healthy relationship. Proper dog care goes beyond feeding and grooming; it involves knowing your dog's behavior, health requirements, and how best to meet those needs. The way a dog interacts with its environment, the people around it, and other animals is often influenced by its breed, upbringing, and environment. This chapter delves into the importance of understanding your dog's unique traits and behaviors, ensuring that both you and your pet can enjoy a fulfilling life together. 
    One of the first steps in being a responsible dog owner is recognizing that not all dogs are the same. Each dog breed has its own set of physical, emotional, and behavioral characteristics that can affect how it behaves in various situations. For example, a high-energy dog like a Border Collie will have very different needs compared to a more laid-back breed like a Bulldog. Understanding the breed-specific traits of your dog is important for meeting its exercise, grooming, and training needs. This knowledge also helps you recognize certain behavioral tendencies, such as a working breed's instinct to herd or a toy breed's need for companionship and attention. 
    By identifying these traits early, you can avoid frustration when your dog exhibits certain behaviors. For instance, a dog that loves to chase small animals may need additional training and supervision during walks to prevent unwanted incidents. On the other hand, some breeds are naturally more independent and may need extra patience and time during training sessions. Understanding the breed traits allows you to create a lifestyle that accommodates your dog's needs, which fosters a happier, more balanced relationship.
    Zum Buch
  • Private Pilot Blueprint - cover

    Private Pilot Blueprint

    Jason Schappert

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Jason's objective for this book is to impart to others all that he wishes somebody would have let him know when he began his confidential pilot flight preparing so others can try not to misstep the same way he made that cost him time and cash. You'll have the option to apply the down to earth devices in this book to finish your Confidential Pilot Testament significantly quicker while turning into a protected, capable pilot. Take notes and follow intently as Jason assists you with capitalizing on your flight preparing. 
    Would you like to turn into a pilot and you don't know where to begin? The Confidential Pilot Diagram is your conclusive guide to starting your flight process. We'll respond to every one of your inquiries concerning everything from the preparation prerequisites to choosing a flight school and how to continue to grow your points of view once you become a pilot. With MzeroA, you'll gain all that you want to be aware from optimal design to Zulu time. Figuring out how to apply your aeronautical information is the way to turning into a protected pilot and partaking in each flight. We'll share tips that have helped huge number of understudies very much like you accomplish their flight dreams.
    Zum Buch
  • Conversational German Dialogues - Over 100 Conversations and Short Stories to Learn the German Language Grow Your Vocabulary Whilst Having Fun with Daily Used Phrases and Language Learning Lessons! - cover

    Conversational German Dialogues...

    Language Mastery

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    LOOK, NOBODY'S GOING TO SUGARCOAT IT - GERMAN HAS A REPUTATION 
    Four grammar cases. Crazy long words. Those guttural sounds that make your throat hurt. 
    Everyone's heard the jokes. Your friends probably laughed when you said you were learning German. "Good luck with that," they said. 
    But here's what nobody tells you: German gets a bad rap it doesn't deserve. 
    The truth? If you speak English, you're already halfway there. German and English are linguistic cousins - thousands of words are nearly identical. "Water" is "Wasser." "Book" is "Buch." You already know more German than you think. 
    The real problem isn't German itself. It's how most people try to learn it - drowning in grammar tables before they can even say "Guten Tag." 
    "Conversational German Dialogues" by Language Mastery flips that approach completely. 
    HERE'S WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS: 
    ✓ 100+ real conversations by native German speakers - the German people actually use in Berlin, Munich, and Vienna 
    ✓ Two-speed audio: Start slow to nail pronunciation, then speed up as your brain catches on 
    ✓ Story-driven learning that's actually interesting - vocabulary just sticks while you're entertained 
    ✓ Grammar you absorb naturally - no memorizing tables, just learning like kids do 
    ✓ Quick comprehension checks so you know you're progressing 
    ✓ Practical vocabulary for real situations 
    IN 30 DAYS YOU'LL: 
    ✓ Stop being intimidated and start enjoying German 
    ✓ Understand native speakers without panicking 
    ✓ Speak with confidence (even if your grammar isn't perfect yet) 
    ✓ Open doors to career opportunities in Europe's largest economy 
    No grammar drills. No boring textbooks. No feeling stupid. 
    Just real German that makes sense. The kind that gets you talking. 
    READY TO PROVE EVERYONE WRONG ABOUT GERMAN BEING "TOO HARD"? START NOW.
    Zum Buch
  • HERBAL ANTIBIOTICS - Tips and Tricks to Make Effective Herbal Antibiotics to Cure Daily Common Ailments - cover

    HERBAL ANTIBIOTICS - Tips and...

    Sharon Bickel

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Have you ever felt like you had some sort of infection but 
    weren’t sure what it was? Maybe you tried taking over-thecounter 
    medications, and they didn’t work. If this sounds familiar, 
    then it may be time to explore herbal antibiotics as part of your 
    healthcare routine.
    Zum Buch
  • Book of Duh! The: Outlandish Stupid Acts from Everyday Life - cover

    Book of Duh! The: Outlandish...

    Jeff Lenburg

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Join the Club. It's Okay to be "Duuuuuuuh!" 
    Everyone is guilty of doing it: Committing an act so outlandish, so stupid that the first thought that comes to mind is, “Duuuuuuuh!” “Duh!” moments happen all the time. They can strike at any moment. At any place, at any time of day, when you least expect them: 
    You Super Glue a quarter to your forehead betting a friend it won’t stick . . .”Duh!” 
    Your boss asks you to leave "early" to run an errand and then to stay late . . . “Duh!” 
    Your mother-in-law comes to visit after you buy her a “one-way” ticket . . . double “Duh!" 
    Need more examples? Okay, you asked for it. 
    You report a local family disturbance to the police and the officer comes to your door . . . ”Duh!” 
    Your blonde girlfriend hears accidents happen close to home, so she moves . . . ”Duh!” 
    You think becoming a vegetarian means you can’t eat Animal Crackers . . . ”Duh!” 
    Stand up. Take a bow. You are not alone. Now one laugh-filled volume brings them all together…the whole “Duhs!” and nothing but the “Duhs!” . . . THE BOOK OF DUH! This fun-filled treasury features the funniest, most outrageous “Duhs!” of all. Of course, who are we tell you that. You have lived these (and probably more). If not, join the club. It is okay to be “Duh!”  
    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
    Zum Buch
  • Starter Dog - My Path to Joy Belonging and Loving This World - cover

    Starter Dog - My Path to Joy...

    Rona Maynard

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    An irresistible tale of reluctant dog ownership full of heart, humor, and wisdom
    		 
    Rona Maynard wants to love her life again. Stuck in the what-next doldrums after quitting a big job, she needs a new bridge to the world. So, well into their married life, she lets her husband talk her into their first dog, a rescue mutt named Casey. Rona frets about shedding, lost travel opportunities, and arguments about walking duty. She doubts she can love a dog. But when Casey romps through her door, Rona falls hard. Over time he gives her what no human could — a new way of seeing and a pathway to the heart of a moment. Her downtown neighborhood reveals its true face as she explores it with Casey, making new friends and discovering hidden beauty spots. She learns to have adventures on her own stomping ground. Through Casey, Rona falls in love with the world and her place in it, an animal among other animals.
    Zum Buch