A guide to some of the most historical and picturesque castles in England for romantics and Anglophiles alike. Castles have shaped England. For almost one thousand years, castles have been the settings of siege and battle, dens of plotting and intrigue, and refuges for troubled kings. Today, the romantic yet ruinous shapes of once grand fortresses stud the English countryside—a reminder of turbulent times past. Exploring English Castles provides readers with a breathtaking tour through the grandest castles of England. It brings ruins to life through true stories of royalty, chivalry, deception, and intrigue, played out within formerly majestic walls.
Added by: zabanfile | Karma: 97.02 | Kids, Other | 28 May 2016
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Dinosaurs and Other Amazing Prehistoric Creatures
Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution and packed with fun facts on fossils, amphibians, sea creatures, woolly mammoths, Neanderthals, insects and more, Dinosaur! will intrigue readers and provide an experience that will redefine natural history for kids.
Fresh from the field of Waterloo, Matthew Hervey, newly-appointed aide-de-campe to Wellington, is dispatched on a secret mission to India. The princely state of Chintal is threatened by intrigue and military might, and Hervey - sabre in hand - is again destined for the battlefield.
Features Philip Nore, a steeplechase jockey with a passion for photography which helps him unravel a mysterious web of intrigue, blackmail and murder following the death of a ruthless racecourse photographer.
The daring adventures of Zorro, the legendary masked hero of Spanish California, continue to delight readers everywhere. A story filled with excitement and intrigue
