From the sunny vineyards of Napa Valley to the temperate estates of England's south coast, discover some of the world's best-kept travel secrets for wine-lovers. Take a tour of France's most prestigious wine-producing chateaux and find out how this thriving wine region has become a mecca for connoisseurs. Discover the hidden gems of the New World, from South America's rich reds to New Zealand's blancs. Travel through Europe and America as you tour the globe in search of great wine, we'll share with you our choice of all the best wineries and experiences and an address book to make your trips truly spectacular. The book includes: Bordeaux, the Rhone Valley, Piedmont, Franciacorta, Rioja, The Douro Valley, Naoussa, Georgia, Margaret River, Clare Valley, Christchurch, Cordoba, Montevideo & Canelonos, Mendocino, Alsace, the Rhine Valley, Alto Adige, Walla Walla Valley, Napa and Sonoma, Prince Edward County, Reims, Cape/South Africa, Long Island and more.
Cut the deck and draw your first card. The Page of Swords - you are curious and bold. And the second? The Hermit. A seeker after truth, prepared to venture forth to find it. The third and final card? The World. You shall find the answers you seek, and your curiosity will be fulfilled. For centuries, tarot has offered its practitioners a resource to ask questions about their fate and that of the people and the world around them. For some it's a meditative exercise, for others a magical tool. In this book you'll discover its sometimes surprising history, and how it went from an ordinary card game to one of the world's most famous divination tools. You'll learn the occult secrets behind the imagery of the cards and discover who put them there, and why. Plus, you'll find an in-depth guide to the meanings of the 22 cards of the Major Arcana and the 56 cards in the suits of the Minor Arcana, and easy-to-follow diagrams and guides to the most popular kinds of card readings, so that you too can interpret the mysteries of the tarot.
Ayrton Senna grew from being a clumsy toddler who couldn't climb stairs into one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. After early successes in his motorsport career, Senna was catapulted into the world's premier motorsport championship with the unfancied Toleman team - and straight away he was comfortable sharing a track with legends like Niki Lauda. Over the next eleven years, Senna won three Drivers' Championships and legions of fans thanks to his no-holds-barred driving style. Senna drove for three legendary F1 teams - Lotus, McLaren and Williams - but his aggression behind the wheel led to bad-tempered clashes with rivals. His battles and fallouts with teammate Alain Prost dominated the late 1980s and early 1990s, and he regularly locked horns with team bosses and F1 administrators. It all came to a sudden end when Senna crashed while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, and the motorsport world was plunged into mourning over the early death of a driver who'd become an icon. Charting a journey from one-horsepower karts to 700-horsepower Formula 1 cars, Senna: The Legend uses 100 colour and mono photographs to tell the incredible story of a true champion: the flag-to-flag victories, the championship titles, but also the feuds and the tragic crash that claimed his life. THIS IS SENNA'S INCREDIBLE STORY. Ayrton Senna grew from being a clumsy toddler who couldn't climb stairs into the one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. After early successes in his motorsport career, Senna was catapulted into the world's premier motorsport championship with the unfancied Toleman team - and straight away he was comfortable sharing a track with legends like Niki Lauda. Over the next eleven years, Senna won three Drivers' Championships and legions of fans thanks to his no-holds-barred driving style. Senna drove for three legendary F1 teams - Lotus, McLaren and Williams - but his aggression behind the wheel led to bad-tempered clashes with rivals. His battles and fallouts with teammate Alain Prost dominated the late 1980s and early 1990s, and he regularly locked horns with team bosses and F1 administrators. It all came to a sudden end when Senna crashed while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, and the motorsport world was plunged into mourning over the early death of a driver who'd become an icon. Charting a journey from one-horsepower karts to 700-horsepower Formula 1 cars, Senna: The Legend uses 100 colour and mono photographs to tell the incredible story of a true champion: the flag-to-flag victories, the championship titles, but also the feuds and the tragic crash that claimed his life. THIS IS SENNA'S INCREDIBLE STORY.
Crystals have been enchanting the lives of millions of people for thousands of years. These stunning rocks are one of nature's most prized possessions, and we go above and beyond to unearth them. Whether you are enticed by their mysticism and interested in the metaphysical properties of the stones or simply enjoy the beauty they provide, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Crystals is a comprehensive guide to the history, science and myths surrounding gemstones. Learn how to identify them, which shapes best suit your intended uses and how our ancestors harnessed their ancient wisdom in order to enrich their everyday lives. Plus, put your new found knowledge into practice by following our step-by-step instructions to enrich your own life - from healing and self care rituals to gridding and spellwork.
The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a crucial role in the Royal Air Force during World War II. It was one of the main British fighter aircraft during the early stages of World War II and saw extensive service during the Battle of Britain in 1940, where it played a vital role in the defence against German air raids. Designed by Sydney Camm, the Hawker Hurricane had a more traditional design compared to the sleeker Supermarine Spitfire. It featured a fabric-covered frame and a metal wing, and it was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. Armed with eight .303 inch Browning machine guns, with later versions of the aircraft equipped with twelve machine guns or a combination of machine guns and cannons. The Hurricane went through various modifications and upgrades during its production. It served not only as a fighter but also in other roles such as ground-attack and naval operations. The Hurricane, largely replaced by more advanced aircraft later in the war, continued to serve in various roles, including in North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Eastern Front. Some were also used for reconnaissance and training.
t was a sensation! The World's first jet airliner flew for the first time barely four years after the end of the Second World War...and it was British. It revolutionised commercial air travel. It was the fastest airliner in the World and it inspired a post-war public with its pioneering jet engines and sleek design. Star-struck celebrities and royalty flew in it. The World's airlines were queuing up to order. And then triumph turned to tragedy. Packed with rare and unseen images and memorabilia, Comet delves into this amazing aircraft from the dark days of WW2 when it was conceived by Sir Geoffreyde Havilland, through its design and manufacture and introduction to service with BOAC amid cheering and flag waving. It covers in depth the tragic Comet crashes, the exhaustive work done on solving the crash mysteries and its successfu reincarnation, both for civil airlines and for the military, as the Comet 4 and eventually the RAF's Nimrod, the ultimate and final variant of the Comet design. This book also gives the reader a flavour of the excitement of air travel in the 1950s and provides an invaluable reference work to every Comet built.
This is Taylor Swift's life story, in albums so far, in a beautifully illustrated hardback edition. Her record sales top 200 million worldwide and she is the most streamed female artist on Spotify. Her 2022 album Midnights added to her many billions of streams by amassing a record 184.69 million streams in its first 24 hours. Along the way, every one of her 10 studio albums has topped the charts. Her latest worldwide tour, the Eras Tour, is her most ambitious yet - a three-hour, 44-song set split into 10 acts, each celebrating one of her albums. Universally acclaimed, critics and audiences alike marveled at Taylor's vocals and musicianship as she headed up the strenuous and inventive all-stadium shows which sold out in seconds. As testament to her talents, she has won 11 Grammy awards, including three for Album of the Year, and is the most awarded artist in the history of the American Music Awards with an unprecedented 40 trophies. Among many other accolades and prizes she was named Woman of the 2010s Decade by Billboard and Artist of the 2010s Decade by the AMA. So what better way to tell her incredible story than through the musical development shown in her albums?
July 28th, 2024 is the 110th Anniversary of the beginning of the First World War The Great War as it came to be known was the first truly global conflict, and changed the course of world history. When World War I began in 1914, both sides had anticipated a swift and decisive victory, but the war quickly bogged down into a stalemate. The Western Front extended from the English Channel in the north to the Swiss border in the south, covering approximately 700 kilometers (about 440 miles). Some of the major battles fought on the Western Front include the Battle of the Marne, the Battle of Ypres, the Battle of the Somme, and the Battle of Passchendaele. There were massive casualties and little territorial gain. This illustrated book examines this brutal conflict in detail. It looks at why war broke out, and how technology and tactics developed throughout the conflict determined which battles were won and lost, including trench warfare, gas, tanks, aircraft, submarines and the development of a new fire power.
The Olympic Games are unique. Nothing in world society, culture and sport matches the magnificent spectacle every four years of more than 10,500 athletes pursuing the dream of gold medal glory. The original Olympics, more than 2,000 years ago, were confined to ancient Greece. Today's stars compete in front of a worldwide audience measured in billions. Modern media technology has established them as household names and here are the stories of 100 United States superstars plus a selection of other Games legends. US competitors have brought home more than 1,000 gold medals, led by the likes of Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph on the track, Michael Phelps and Mark Spitz in the pool and so many more since the first American Olympic champion, James B Connolly, in Athens in 1896. Within these pages the qualities behind the talents which have delivered such historic sporting drama are both examined and celebrated.
The 80th Anniversary of D-Day falls on June 6, 2024 In the early hours of that morning, three divisions of paratrooper and glider forces descended on Normandy. Already assembling offshore was the largest seaborne invasion fleet in the history of the world, ready to unleash over 130,000 troops against Hitler's Atlantic Wall. More than 7,000 aircraft filled the skies. D-Day - and the liberation of Europe - had begun. Facing them were massive concrete strongpoints bristling with Nazi artillery, machine gun nests and pill boxes, untold miles of barbed wire, vast minefields and underwater obstructions designed to rip fragile landing craft apart. For the troops heading into the beaches and the paratroopers fighting to survive just a few miles inland, it would truly be 'The Longest Day.' Featuring an exceptional selection of historic photographs as well as detailed battle maps, D-DAY provides a gripping account of the airborne actions and the beach assaults as well as revealing the top secret war fought by the Allies in the build-up to the invasion.
The Olympic Games are unique. Nothing in world society, culture and sport matches the magnificent spectacle every four years of more than 10,500 sportsmen and woman pursuing the dream of gold medal glory. The original Olympics, more than 2,000 years ago, were confined to ancient Greece. Today's stars compete in front of a worldwide audience measured in billions. Modern media technology has established them as household names and here are the stories of 100 Team GB superstars plus a selection of other Games legends. British competitors have brought home more than 280 gold medals. These include 'Chariots of Fire' champions Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell to Seb Coe and Steve Ovett and more recently Jason and Laura Kenny, Chris Hoy plus Steve Redgrave and so many more since the first British Olympic champion, weightlifter Launceston Elliot, in Athens in 1896. Within these pages the qualities behind the talents which have delivered such historic sporting drama are both examined and celebrated.
There's something therapeutic about taking a piece of fabric and turning it into something wonderful. Whether you're adorning it with a flowery motif, cross stitching the name of a newborn or creating something colorful for your wall, the punching of the needle through a fat quarter or Aida and the rustle of the thread that follows is incredibly calming. In Beginner's Guide to Embroidery, you can experience this for yourself. Regardless of if you're a needlework novice or a seasoned sewer, we've laid out all the tools and techniques you need to get started. The wide range of projects you'll find in these pages mean that you'll never be short of gifts for birthdays, holidays, Christenings or those 'just because' moments. So what are you waiting for? Grab your needle and thread, that all-important cup of tea, and turn the page to learn all about the magical world of embroidery. Great projects to get you started - Animal clocks - Bee Needlebook - Floral purse - Elephant cushion - Bird tote bag
Packed with rare photographs and stunning on-the-page facsimile memorabilia, this book provides an insight into the unique journey of one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century - Elvis Presley. Follow the incredible story of the man they call the "King of Rock and Roll." Elvis Presley's life and career are shown, from his carefree beginnings at Sun Records in the 1950s to global superstardom. In addition, the book features rare interviews with the legendary Elvis guitarist Scotty Moore, Drummer DJ Fontana, and Elvis's loyal backing singers the Jordanaires. To bring you even closer to the King the book features a wide variety of superb on-the-page rare memorabilia and documents from the archives, including tour posters, personal letters, publicity material, and fascinating items and tickets from his greatest gigs and best albums.
the 80th Anniversary Edtion. In the early hours of 7th December 1941 The Empire of Japan launched a surprise air attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, without explicit warning, which crippled the US Fleet. In all 8, US Battleships were lost and 188 US Aircraft were destroyed. 2,403 American citizens were killed by the Japanese. The attack on Pearl Harbor was the immediate cause of Americas entry into World War II and the Pacific theatre which led to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and which ended with the surrender of The Empire of Japan aboard the USS Missouri on 2nd September 1945. This illustrated book takes you through
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