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The hilarious and loving sequel to a hilarious and loving classic of travel writing: Notes from a Small Island, Bill Bryson s valentine to his adopted country of England In 1995 Bill Bryson got into his car and took a weeks-long farewell motoring trip about England before moving his family back to the United States. The book about that trip, Notes from a Small Island, is uproarious and endlessly endearing, one of the most acute and affectionate portrayals...
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This film examines a range of geographical, social, historical and political aspects of England and English life. It features commentary from a range of interviewees including Jim Bolton, professor of history at the Queensberry University of London, John Hammond from the Met Office, Jenny McGee from Visit Britain and Zaki Cooper from Business for New Europe. There are also street interviews. Topics covered include the United Kingdom, climate, who...
5) Landmarks
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Landmarks by Robert Macfarlane, read by Roy McMillan
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE
From the bestselling author of UNDERLAND, THE OLD WAYS and THE LOST WORDS
'Few books give such a sense of enchantment; it is a book to give to many, and to return to repeatedly' Independent
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"Have you ever wanted to experience a new country from a local's point of view? Meet up with your guide, Isla, as she takes you on an amazing journey across the United Kingdom. Along the way, you will find out what it is like to live and go to school there, you will visit important landmarks, you will learn about the United Kingdom's history and traditions, and more"--Page 4 of cover.
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Follows Michael Wood as he travels in search of the truth behind four famous legends. Explores not only the historical past and literal truth of these myths, but also the mythic past and archetypal stories behind them. Examines the Biblical myth of the Queen of Sheba, an exotic and mysterious woman of power who, with King Solomon, plays a key role in the founding myths of the modern states of Israel and Ethiopia. Traces the Celtic legend of King Arthur...
10) This is Britain
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Illustrations and descriptive captions of historic places in England, Scotland, and Wales.