Download or read book The Definitive Biography of St Arborius of Glossopdale and his Thin Dog written by Mark P. Henderson (aka A Learned Academix) and published by Gypsy Shadow Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-09 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventh century England; a baby is found in a tree by a party of monks. He’s brought up in their monastery and given the name Arborius. Young Arborius appears to have miraculous powers, so he’s awarded a halo (second-hand, source uncertain)—but all is not as it seems. His “miracles” are really the work of his guardian spirit, a foul-mouthed thin dog, visible only to himself and to the slowest-witted of his fellow monks. This biography of a little-known (actually non-existent) saint reveals how Arborius ostensibly earned his halo, worsted the Devil, was famed for feeding the poor and healing the sick, founded many of our Christmas traditions, departed the world in a manner recalling the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk—and was canonised. Warning: the story contains groan-inducing word games!

Download or read book Folktales of the Peak District written by Mark P. Henderson and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of folk tales from the surrounding areas of the Peak District.

Download or read book Fenella and the Magic Mirror written by Mark P. Henderson and published by Gypsy Shadow Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fenella is officially a damsel, but she’s the despair of her parents, who want to marry her to young Sir Mallicose. Big, muscular, dark, scruffy and bold, Fenella would rather chop logs and shoot arrows than embroider a tapestry, and she isn’t interested in Sir Mallicose at all. Her younger sister Felicity—delicate, pretty, shy and retiring—loves embroidery, loves Sir Mallicose, and hates Fenella. When the terrible dragon Faffer arrives in the neighborhood, wreaking havoc and stealing livestock and maidservants, Sir Mallicose goes to fight him—and is captured. Fenella sets off to rescue him, despite the fears of her friend Harold the Steward. Her only weapons against Faffer the dragon are her axe . . . and her magic mirror, which shows you the thing you most greatly fear. Will they be enough? And if Sir Mallicose is rescued, which sister will he marry? (Illustrated)

Download or read book Country Rambles and Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers written by Leo H. Grindon and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-05 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Country Rambles, and Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers" (Being Rural Wanderings in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire) by Leo H. Grindon. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Download or read book Murders in the Winnats Pass written by Mark P. Henderson and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The intriguing tale of the murder of a young couple at one of the most picturesque locations in the Peak District during the mid 1800s and how such a story evolves into folklore as it is retold.

Download or read book A History of the Peak District Moors written by David Hey and published by Wharncliffe. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A superb new book . . . explores the history of Britain’s first National Park from the Stone Age to the modern day . . . lavishly illustrated.”—Reflections Magazine The moors of the Peak District provide some of the finest walking country in England. The pleasure of rambling across them is enhanced by a knowledge of their history, ranging from prehistoric times and the middle ages to their conversion for grouse shooting and the struggle for the “right to roam” in modern times. This distinctive landscape is not an untouched, natural relic for it has been shaped by humans over the centuries. Now it is being conserved as part of Britain’s first National Park; much of it is in the care of The National Trust. The book covers all periods of time from prehistory to the present, for a typical moorland walk might take in the standing stones of a prehistoric stone circle, a medieval boundary marker, a guide stoop dated 1709, the straight walls of nineteenth-century enclosure, a row of Victorian grouse butts, a long line of flagstones brought in by helicopter, and very much more besides. “This is no ‘desk-based study’ but the product of a lifetime of living, working and researching in or immediately adjacent to the moors.”—The Local Historian “David writes with a contagious enthusiasm. This generously illustrated book roams amongst the best—and lesser-known—moorland features . . . a guide par excellence.”—Peak Advertiser “Few tomes can have been quite as comprehensive as David’s. Within these pages are Romans and Vikings, railways and canals, ramblers and World War Two soldiers.”—The Star (Sheffield)

Download or read book Termites and Sustainable Management written by Md. Aslam Khan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This termite Volume 2 comprises 13 chapters in an attempt to bring all available information on sustainable and eco-friendly termite management. The previous Volume considered the biology, social behaviour and economic importance of these insects. Chapters in this book dealing with damage and specific management of fungus-growing termites provide a review on most recent methodologies used for management. Termite damage crops from sowing till harvest. As it is difficult to detect damages in field, usually it is too late when the symptoms are noticed. A separate chapter on issues related to Indian agriculture and the contemporary practices being followed by majority of the Indian farmers is quite informative. Similarly, a case study for termites infesting Malaysian forests constitutes an important contribution. Various issues related to integrated and eco-friendly termite management in tropical conditions have been addressed comprehensively. Potential role of microbes has also been discussed in detail in other chapters. The information contained under these chapters should help termite management in a way that natural resources can be used and maintained for the generations to come. Similarly, the chapter on physical barriers contributes a wealth of information that can be useful all over the world where termite is a problem. Emphasis has been laid on reviewing contribution of synthetic chemical insecticides in termite management. A separate chapter dealing with standard norms in wood protection constitute a significant step in this direction. A further chapter throws light on the potential of biotechnology as a tool in management..

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Download or read book The Manchester Flora written by Leo Hartley Grindon and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Download or read book Manchester Banks and Bankers written by Leo Hartley Grindon and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Perilaus II written by Mark Henderson and published by Fantastic Books Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deserted by his partner, Doug Carmichael grows increasingly paranoid as he struggles to complete his latest crime novel.The story demands a brutal murder, but he has grown fond of Peter Wishart, his intended victim, and can't bear to write the words that will kill him. But he must, or he cannot finish the book. When the gruesome chapter is finally drafted he falls into a whisky-induced slumber from which he wakes into a nightmare.A friend phones to break the terrible news of Peter's murder, but the 'friend' only exists in the pages of Doug's manuscript, and the murder that is splashed all over the news can't have happened. Confused and crippled by guilt that he has caused so much anguish to Peter Wishart's friends and family, Doug calls a cab and sets off into the fictional Edinburgh of his novel to meet people who should only exist in his head.It's a one-way journey.Not only is he trapped inside the book he's trying to create, if he can't control how the story develops, he will become the prime suspect for Peter's murder and never find his way back to reality.

Download or read book Plants of Desert Dunes written by Avinoam Danin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on three decades of field experience in southwest Asia, southern Africa, and the southwest United States, the author summarizes the major adaptations of plants to desert dunes. This integrative study of plant and diaspore morphology, reactive growth, life cycles, and environmental factors explains and predicts plant distribution. Many kinds of dune syndromes, plant case studies and vegetation transects are discussed and illustrated to clarify the significance of adaptations to specific habitat factors. Although the focus is on vascular plants, the development of microbiotic soil crust, its function, and its composition are discussed as well.

Download or read book The Peak District written by Tony Waltham and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-06-28 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is one of a popular and exciting series that seeks to tell the story of some of Britain's most beautiful landscapes. Written with the general reader - the walker, the lover of the countryside - firmly in mind, these pages open the door to a fascinating story of ancient oceans, deltas, mineralization and tundra landscapes. Over millions of years the rocks that now form the spectacular terrains of the White Peak and the Dark Peak were laid down on the floors of tropical seas and deformed by plate tectonics before being shaped by streams and rivers. The white limestone was fretted into its own distinctive landscape above hidden cave systems; then generations of miners and farmers modified and contributed to the landscapes we see today. With the help of photographs that are largely his own, geologist Tony Waltham tells the remarkable story of the Peak District, explaining just how the landscapes of limestone plateau, grit moors and river valleys came to look as they do. Including suggestions for walks and places to visit in order to appreciate the best of the National Park's landforms, this accessible and readable book opens up an amazing new perspective for anyone who enjoys this varied and beautiful area.

Download or read book The Methods and Scope of Genetics written by William Bateson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-28 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Methods and Scope of Genetics' by William Bateson, the reader is taken on a comprehensive journey through the realm of genetics. Bateson delves into the intricate methods used in the study of heredity and variation, exploring the scope of genetics and its impact on scientific discoveries. Written in a clear and concise style, the book provides a thorough examination of genetic principles and their applications, making it an invaluable resource for both students and researchers in the field. Bateson's work is a significant contribution to the literature on genetics, offering a deeper understanding of the subject and its implications for the future of science. William Bateson, a renowned geneticist and biologist, draws from his vast experience and expertise to deliver a compelling and insightful analysis of genetics. His background in the study of inheritance and variation undoubtedly influenced his decision to write this book, aiming to educate and inspire others in the field. Bateson's authoritative voice and meticulous research make him a leading figure in the study of genetics. I highly recommend 'The Methods and Scope of Genetics' to anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of genetics. Bateson's meticulous approach and clear explanations make this book a must-read for students, educators, and professionals in the field of genetics.

Download or read book Termites and Sustainable Management written by Md. Aslam Khan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Volume comprises 12 chapters in an attempt to bring available information on biology, social behavour and economic importance of termites. Chapters in this book dealing with termites identification provide a review on most updated information of their systematics. Ecologically, termites interact with living and non-living surroundings and deliver a wide range of behaviors. In a separate chapter termites ecology is examined and explored. Termites depend on their gut microbes for digestion of complex polysaccharides of wood into simpler molecules. Information provided on termite gut microbiome and lignocellulose degradation constitutes an important contribution. Termite biology and social behaviour have been addressed comprehensively. Trail pheromones are responsible for the orientation and recruitment of nestmates to the food sources. Once arriving at a potential food source, termites assess its quality using a different set of cues. A separate chapter on trail pheromones, cues used during foraging and food assessment, with preferences for foraging sites, contributes a wealth of information. Emphasis has been given on reviewing ecological benefits of termites in other chapters. The information with respect to termite species as an edible insect and the overall role it plays in food and nutrition security in Africa is quite informative. A separate chapter dealing with importance of termites and termitaria in mineral exploration constitutes a significant step in addressing the economic importance of this insect group.

Download or read book Derbyshire Folk Tales written by Pete Castle and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passed down from generation to generation, many of Derbyshire’s most popular folk tales are gathered together here for the first time. Ranging from stories specific to the region, such as ‘The Derby Ram’, to others which are local versions of well-known classics, like ‘Beauty and the Beast’, all of the tales in this collection are rooted in Derbyshire’s past. Written to recreate the oral traditions that made these anecdotes popular, this book provides entertainment for all. Richly illustrated with original drawings, accounts of love, loss, heroes and villains are all brought to life through vivid descriptions that have survived for several centuries. These tales have been adapted to make them accessible, enjoyable and, at times, very relevant to contemporary readers.

Download or read book Photographing the Peak District written by Chris Gilbert and published by . This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are a keen photographer who can¿t miss a sunrise or are on holiday using a mobile phone camera, this guidebook will take you to the most beautiful and photogenic places in the Peak District. PHOTOGRAPHING THE PEAK DISTRICT is a photography-location and visitor guidebook. The Peak District is a beautiful upland area at the southern end of the Pennines stretching from Ashbourne in the south to the M62 in the north. The northern Dark Peak is an area of wild heather-clad moorland lined by gritstone edges and boulders that contrast with the limestone plateau and deep dales of the White Peak. Cut by sparkling rivers, populated with beautiful villages, a rich industrial heritage and home to Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, the UK¿s first national park has photographic opportunities around every corner, all year round. FEATURING - 150 locations including all the classics - 750 photographs - Detailed maps, directions and co-ordinates for each location - Best seasons and time of day to visit - Sun compass - Accommodation and best pubs - Roadside and short walk locations - Longer photographic walks - Accessibility information.