Bøger af David Long

From the world's oldest indoor loo to a theatre where spectators fill their pockets with poo, the definitive guide to the stranger side of Scotland shows there's a lot more to the place than tartan, haggis and tossing the caber. Inside you'll find: The world's longest man-made echo A city where aliens are welcome What the Royals really think of it Britain's weirdest wig The worst Scottish accents ever Our tallest hedge and oldest tree Loch monsters nastier than Nessie A road you can roll up Scots in Space Whether it's Ruthven or Ruthven? Britain's loneliest bus stop (and its loveliest) A school for spies The cost of burning witches An aeroplane made from seaweed . . . and why the Queen needs rubber glovesPraise for Bizarre London: 'In a market niche that's now as crowded as the 18:22 to Reading, Bizarre London pummels its bantamweight rivals with knockout clouts of trivia that even this weary correspondent hadn't encountered before.' The Londonist

Grab your magnifying glass and explore the sights and sounds of ancient Egypt in this fascinating search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot.

From sacred cats to the invention of toothpaste, Blue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on an intriguing investigation into the ancient Egyptian civilisation.

From a hot air balloon to holidays on the moon, award-winning David Long captures the astonishing true stories of advances in aviation. From the Wright Brothers' twelve seconds aloft to the Moon landings less than a lifetime later, the story of aviation is not just a series of astonishing advances made at breathtaking speed.

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Embark on a captivating exploration into the rise and fall of the rich and colourful Maya civilisation with Blue Peter Award-winning author David Long.

Ganner Sunstep is a vagrant who goes in search of his friend Lizzie Grapes, who has taken up with a man of very ill repute. He must try and convince her of the danger she might be in by staying with him. Then he discovers that a serious crime has been committed, and deeply suspecting her companion he is taken on a roller coaster ride through the dark, and seedy underbelly of late Victorian London. Along with some unlikely alliances, he finds himself in mortal danger, and in fear of his life from some very dangerous and nefarious characters who have nothing but revenge on their minds.

John had just returned from his vacation when his boss assigned him to a witness relocation detail. He enlisted the aid of co-worker and friend, Deborah Lake. The next few days were filled with the challanges of keeping a step ahead of two contract killers, a government employee who was leaking information to the killer, and protecting the family to which he had been assigned to protect. He also needed the help of another associate, Robert Chapman. John works through not only the task of dodging a killer and protecting the family, but the death of a close friend.

Whether you cook at home or dine out, this issue of Taste of Schenectady(R) and Beyond magazine is designed to inspire you to break outside your comfort zone... Where's the beef? In this issue, we have featured Brazilian Churrasco, CRUDO-GRAVLAX-SUSHI, ASIAN MARKET SHOPPING AND SPECIALTIES, DIM SUM POT STICKERS, SEAWEED SALAD-as well as Afghan, Asian, Greek, Pakistani & Indian subcontinent foods, and seekh lamb kebabs...In order to make these dishes at home, it is vital to have the right kitchen design... Recently, we added a new station to our Taste of Schenectady(R) Food Lab... We found a Hallmark Frost Lazy Susan Base Cabinet (MSRP $477) at the Schdy RESTORE for $40...With the help of Mitchell's Moving and our friends, we built an L-shape countertop for the cabinet base-this station now serves as our new BakeLabStation/Sashimi & Sushi Bar (story on page 28)...We call fusion-mixed ingredients to make sashimi/sushi (either cold or hot), "Fishushi". Many NYC restaurants are combining traditional ethnic foods with rediscovered artisan foods to produce a menu marriage and new trend in eating.Thanks for reading Taste of Schenectady(R) and Beyond!

Spring is a time to commemorate the many sacrifices that Americans have made... Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military... It originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country's first national cemeteries. By the late 1860s, Americans started decorating graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and prayers. As people of the world seek to find new ways to guarantee sustainability, environmentalists have been looking to food sources that are universally consumed. In this issue, we focus on food and recipe solutions for Hindus-dals and subzis and vegetables-and pastured goat meat for Christian, Muslim & Jew carnivores. The "shuk/souk" in Hebrew and Arabic respectively), is a vital part of Israel's culinary and social ecology. Today, U.S. shuks tend to be found in a city's medina (old quarter). The D-Day Normandy landings on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 of the Allied invasion during WWII, began the liberation of Nazi-occupied France (and later Europe) from Nazi control, leading to the Allied victory. In February 1948, the British handed over control of Palestine to the Vatican's "Apostolic Delegation of Jerusalem" in Lebanon and Syria, which refused to recognize the new State of Israel from May 1948 until 1993. In November 2018, Israel's Ambassador announced to the UN that the White House would roll out its much-anticipated Middle East peace plan in 2019. Certified Food Protection Professionals (CFPP) like myself play a vital role for all people who seek sustainable food. During the Vietnam War, Cambodia made a secret deal with Communist Hanoi for the purchase of rice to open its port for weapons shipments to the Viet Cong (1957 to 1976). U.S. troops have fought to ensure that global citizens have access to energy, food, medicine, shelter, safety and transportation of railways and transit-endangered by despots, terrorists, and tyrants. Enjoy the articles and recipes in this issue. But most importantly this Memorial Day and D-Day (June 6th), let's not forget the commitment of our USA troops, who made the ultimate sacrifice-and our veterans-who fought Communism, Fascism and Nazism. Thanks for reading Taste of Schenectady(R) and Beyond!

A visual celebration of the incredible structures people have built throughout history and their cultural significance.

GRIB DIN LUP, OG GÅ PÅ EVENTYR I DENNE HISTORISKE SØG-OG-FINDBOG, HVOR DU SKAL PÅ JAGT EFTER FLERE END 200 SPÆNDENDE TING!Rejs tilbage til MIDDELALDEREN, og opdag, hvordan livet var for bønder, konger og riddere. Find ud af, hvordan man blev ridder, opdag hemmelighederne ved MAGI OG LÆGEKUNST, forsøg at undgå de mørke og fugtige fangehuller, og gå på opdagelse i borgenes INDRE.Denne bog byder på timevis af OPLYSNING og UNDERHOLDNING for små væbnere.

Rome was originally a group of small huts on a hilltop, but it went on to become the most important city in the largest empire the world had ever seen.The Romans were brilliant inventors, responsible for the development of newspapers, concrete, surgeons' tools and even an efficient postal system. Their buildings were remarkable, with many surviving to this day, and their army appeared invincible.So why eventually did the whole empire come crashing down?Find out what life in Ancient Rome was actually like while also discovering how Roman culture and ingenuity continues to influence our world today.From the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award

"A single spy can save thousands upon thousands of lives . . . From Harry Ree, teacher turned saboteur, to Margery Booth, the spy who sang for Hitler, to Scotch Lass, Britain's smallest ever agent, discover twenty-seven of the most courageous and daring spies . . . For as long as there have been secrets to keep, there have been spies, the world over, trying to uncover this classified information. Spying goes on all the time, and everywhere, but some of the most astonishing exploits occur during wartime. The stories in this beautiful collection unpick some of the most astonishing missions undertaken during World War Two - actions that helped to save many lives. Amazingly, many of these tales had to remain a deadly secret at the time and are little known even to this day"--Amazon.com.

The Vikings were a terrifying force that changed history across the globe ¿ from Canada all the way to Iraq. But they were merchants as well as marauders, explorers as well as adventurers. The greatest seafarers and shipbuilders of their age, they were also artists and skilled metalworkers, farmers and fishermen, healers and herders. They were even democrats who established the world¿s oldest surviving parliament. Find out what Viking life was actually like while also discovering how their fascinating culture continues to influence our world today.

What is happening to our mental health in Australia?While we are living in an age of material affluence, the author asks are we clear-headed, content, and living in the present moment? He concludes that many of us are either lost or else blindly accepting the breathless embrace of technology, the market and saturation advertising.In this book, he puts individuals back in the driver's seat. He shows how taking simple steps to deliberately cultivate strong character can help you to : * relish the beauty of the present moment ; * move through life with quiet modesty ; * enjoy the incredible lightness of being ; * switch to the effortless effort.Most of the dozens of prescriptions you'll find can be completed in seconds, but if repeated again and again will have a lasting impact on your philosophy, beliefs and lifestyle.Laced with insights from yoga, the life-wisdom of the ages, and plenty of humour, this book provides a roadmap to get more out of less and enjoy life clear-headed!

Join the treacherous mission to conquer Earth's highest peak in David Long's enthralling retelling of the first expeditions to climb Everest.

On 4 November 1922, a young Egyptian boy working on Howard Carter's archaeological dig in the Valley of the Kings stumbled across a strange piece of rock. On closer inspection it turned out to be a stone step that would lead Carter to a long-lost tomb - and to treasures beyond his wildest dreams.The tomb belonged to boy pharaoh Tutankhamun and was packed full of priceless artefacts. It had been largely untouched for over 3,000 years and remains one of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time. But did the opening of the tomb trigger a deadly curse?David Long's fact-filled account shows how Carter's amazing discoveries told us so much about life in Ancient Egypt.

Uncovering the secrets behind England's best-known country houses and their unusual inhabitants

For years we have explored history through the eyes of the people that lived there... but now it's finally time to hear what the animals have to say! Get ready to journey back down the path of human history and uncover the tracks of the animals who lived through it, too. From the greyhound who had a paw in the formation of the Church of England to the bravery of Alexander the Great's mighty warhorse to the tiny fleas who started the black death, this is history as it's never been told before.

An alternative journey around England, visiting the sights that are definitely not on the average tourist trail. In this charming book, David Long introduces the reader to some of the oddest and most interesting sights in England, such as: â¿¢ Devon's Gnome Reserve â¿¢ Britain's smallest pub â¿¢ A church for dragon slayers â¿¢ A subterranean ballroom â¿¢ The Phone Box Museum, and much more From weird buildings to eccentric museums and from mystical superstitions to remnants of magical rites, this is a guide to England like no other.