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Download or read book The Isle of Man written by Matthew Richardson and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2020-05-30 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reader will perhaps be surprised to learn that the tiny Isle of Man, midway between the coasts of Lancashire and Northern Ireland, is one of the richest historic landscapes in Europe. Packed into its 225 square miles are dramatic stories of Bronze Age conflict, Viking warriors, Medieval kings, smugglers, maritime and railway history, wartime airfields and even a pirate radio station. Add to that the Island's unique motorsport heritage (on two, three and four wheels), and you have a combination unrivalled anywhere in the British Isles. Whatever your passion, or whichever historical period appeals to you, the Isle of Man will have something fascinating to offer. Packed with illustrations, and using first-hand accounts to enhance the narrative, this book takes the reader on a chronological journey through the island's history, before offering a series of guided tours which pick up the highlights of each district. From Bronze Age hill forts, to Medieval castles. From heritage railways, to historic quaysides. From award-winning museums, to country mansions, the Isle of Man has it all. Let this book be your guide to historic Britain's best-kept secret, as you explore a place untouched by the hectic pace of 21st century life, where heritage is, quite literally, to be found around every corner.

Download or read book Daisy Wheel, Hexfoil, Hexafoil, Rosette written by Robyn S. Lacy and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2024-09-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of protective symbols, also known as apotropaic marks, are often part of folk magic traditions, appearing in homes, churches, on personal items, and even graves, across Europe, Australia, and North America. The most common and well-known of these marks is the hexfoil, otherwise known as the daisy wheel, witch hex, or rosette. Hexfoils have a history of use for personal protection and were carved both intentionally or graffitied into church pews and walls, bed frames, doors, and gravestones. This research sheds light on the use of this historic symbol to protect the bodies and souls of the deceased, across several thousand years and multiple countries.

Download or read book Eastern New York All-Outdoors Atlas & Field Guide written by Sportsman's Connection and published by Sportsman's Connection. This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sportsman's Connection's Eastern New York All-Outdoors Atlas & Field Guide contains maps created at twice the scale of other road atlases, which means double the detail. And while the maps are sure to be the finest quality you have ever used, the thing that makes this book unique is all the additional information. Your favorite outdoor activities including fishing lakes and streams, hunting, camping, hiking and biking,snowmobiling and off-roading, paddeling, skiing, golfing and wildlife viewing are covered in great depth with helpful editorial and extensive tables, which are all cross-referenced and indexed to the map pages in a way that's fun and easy to use.

Download or read book Chase's Calendar of Events 2020 written by Editors of Chase's and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe! The world’s date book since 1957, Chase's is the definitive, authoritative, day-by-day resource of what the world is celebrating and commemorating. From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical anniversaries to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2020, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2020--a leap year--is packed with special events and observances, including National days and public holidays of every nation on Earth The total solar eclipse The 100th anniversary of US women's suffrage (19th Amendment passed) The 75th anniversary of the end of WWII and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki The 250th birth anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven The 100th birth anniversary of Ray Bradbury The 50th anniversary of the Beatles' break up The Tokyo Olympic Games Scores of new special days, weeks and months, such as International Go-Kart Week, National Goat Yoga Month or National Catch and Release Day Birthdays of new world leaders, office holders, and breakout stars And much more! All from the reference book that Publishers Weekly calls "one of the most impressive reference volumes in the world."

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Download or read book SSC Multi Tasking Non-Technical Guide 2021 written by Arihant Experts and published by Arihant Publications India limited. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. The book is prepared for the SSC MTS recruitment exam 2. It is divided into 4 main sections 3. Current Affairs are provided in a separate section 4. Solved Papers & Practice Sets are given for robust practice “If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade.” This year the Staff Selection Commission has released SSC Constable (GD) Recruitment notification about 9000 vacancies. All the aspirants who are wishing to make their in Government sector; Arihant presents the newly updated edition of “SSC Multitasking (Non – Technical) Recruitment Examination 2021” giving coverage of the whole syllabus. The Study Guide is divided into 2 Parts which are further divided into sections as per the latest syllabus. Current Affairs are also given in the separate section giving total summary of the events happening around the globe the world. Based on the exam pattern, it provides Solved Papers, giving insights of the exam questions. With the easy to understand language and student friendly notes this book is a total package of preparation. TOC Current Affairs, Solved Paper 2018, Solved Paper 2017, Solved Paper 2014, Part 1: General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical aptitude and General Awareness, Elementary Mathematics, General English, 2 Practice Sets

Download or read book The Negro Motorist Green Book written by Victor H. Green and published by Colchis Books. This book was released on with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.