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I Bought A Mountain
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Author : Thomas Firbank
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-04-07
I Bought A Mountain written by Thomas Firbank and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-07 with Social Science categories.
WITH A FOREWORD BY PATRICK BARKHAM And an essay by Welsh hill farmer, Dafydd Morris-Jones 'I first saw Dyffryn in a November gale... the old house was quivering under the thrusts of the wind, and the wild, remote setting had already captured my fancy, and I will hold it till I die.' So begins the remarkable story of a 21-year-old man who, with no experience in agriculture, visited a sheep farm on a near barren Welsh mountainside in 1931 and that same day bought all 2,400 acres along with its 3000 sheep for £5,000. Set amidst the rugged grandeur of Snowdonia, I Bought a Mountain follows the struggles and triumphs of this impulsive but hard-working man and his every-bit-as-tough wife, Esme, as they fight to build the farm into prosperity. Firbank's writing is guileless and immediate and ruthlessly honest. His paean to the traditional, Welsh hill-farming way of life, transports you to a disappearing world, one ruled by the age-old rhythms of work, weather, livestock and a love of the land, and offers precious insights into conservation and sustainability.
I Bought A Star
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Author : Thomas Firbank
language : en
Publisher: John Jones Pub
Release Date : 2000-03-01
I Bought A Star written by Thomas Firbank and has been published by John Jones Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-03-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Now back in print, Thomas Firbank's memoirs about his experiences in the Second World War have achieved a classic status. The book starts in the Basque region of Northern Spain in 1938. Firhank drives his faithful Bentley car back to England. He joins the Guards regiment, with the help of a relative in London, where he buys his regimental badge (featured on the book's cover), hence the book's title, I Bought a Star. The book follows Firbank's exploits through the rigorous army training in Scotland and in North Africa. He is rapidly promoted to the rank of Major, having seen active service in Italy and the Nijmegen sector, a key strategic clashpoint located between the Netherlands and lower Rhine. This first-hand account is told with wry humor and an engaging lack of melodrama.
How To Make A Mountain
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Author : Amy Huntington
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2022-05-17
How To Make A Mountain written by Amy Huntington and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-17 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Geology and earth science made easy (to learn) and super quick (to read about). You, too, can make a mountain—just grab this nonfiction picture book and start today! DO IT YOURSELF! START TODAY! From shaping peaks and crafting a glacier to nurturing your own plants and animals, these nine simple steps cover everything you need to know to make your very own mountain. In this book, you'll learn how to • Crush a piece of continent into a mountain range; • Freeze and melt glaciers; • Carve ravines, valleys, rivers, and mountain lakes; • Foster plants and develop a fertile layer of soil; and • Fill your mountain with a wide variety of animals that will work together to keep your mountain ecosystems healthy YES—YOU, TOO, CAN MAKE A MOUNTAIN! It is a big job, but it's also a thrilling adventure! Pack your snacks, load up your gear, and get ready for the challenge of a lifetime! *Tectonic plates, tools, and wildlife not included. Some restrictions apply. The authors assume no responsibility for frostbite, landslides, or accidental volcanoes. SCIENCE WITH A PLAYFUL, DIY TWIST: This fun and funny nonfiction picture book humorously encourages readers to get busy making their own mountain ranges. By the end, they will have learned the many steps that ultimately turn a rock into a peak, a slope into a gorge, snow into a glacier, and much more! GREAT FOR BUDDING ENVIRONTMENTALISTS: Once readers have "built" their mountains, their jobs aren't over—because the environment needs caretakers and stewards, of course! With rich back matter and lush illustrations accompanying an engaging text, this picture book is perfect for instilling a love of the natural world in budding scientists, environmental activists, and nature enthusiasts. STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Earth science is a staple classroom subject in all elementary school grades. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators. Perfect for: • Teachers and librarians • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers • Anyone who loves or collects rocks • Lovers of fun, unique approaches to nonfiction and STEM topics • Gift-givers looking for a one-of-a-kind gift that's both funny and educational
In Sight Of Yellow Mountain
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Author : Philip Judge
language : en
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Release Date : 2017-07-21
In Sight Of Yellow Mountain written by Philip Judge and has been published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
'This is The Good Life meets A Year in Provence'. Sue Collins, The Nualas 'A luminous, funny and profound reading experience.' Sebastian Barry First, a dream of escaping the city... and then a century-old cottage to match the dream. Moving to a small village in the heart of the countryside was the beginning of a new life for Philip Judge and his Beloved – the beginning of life In Sight of Yellow Mountain. Judge describes the season-by-season charms and frustrations that he, his Beloved, and eventually, his two growing boys experience as they adapt to life in the countryside. There are highs and lows. Wellies and tweeds are bought. Vegetable patches cultivated. Lambs are born, calves die. There is weather: good and bad; health and happiness; illness and sadness. The city slicker fails miserably at Name That Grain! and makes many faux pas along the way, but ultimately, this is the story of one man, and his growing family, experiencing the pleasure that is finding home.
My Side Of The Mountain
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Author : Jean Craighead George
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2001-05-21
My Side Of The Mountain written by Jean Craighead George and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-05-21 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
"Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever. “An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.” —The Horn Book
About A Mountain
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Author : John D'Agata
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2011-02-07
About A Mountain written by John D'Agata and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-07 with Social Science categories.
Named One of the 100 Best Nonfiction Books Written by the New York Times Magazine, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, and a New York Times Editors' Choice. When John D'Agata helps his mother move to Las Vegas one summer, he begins to follow a story about the federal government's plan to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain; the result is a startling portrait that compels a reexamination of the future of human life.
Our Dad Bought A Mountain Bike
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Author : Stewart Williams
language : en
Publisher: Stewart Williams
Release Date : 2021-09
Our Dad Bought A Mountain Bike written by Stewart Williams and has been published by Stewart Williams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09 with categories.
Our Dad Bought a Mountain Bike... We love our dad... but It wasn't meant to be a big deal... but Dad made it one... like he does with everything. Listen carefully to our story, tell your dad or your mum and maybe they wont make the same mistakes ours did. A humorous tale about a dad's obsession for a sport designed for much younger people.
Where The Mountain Meets The Moon Newbery Honor Book
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Author : Grace Lin
language : en
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2009-07-01
Where The Mountain Meets The Moon Newbery Honor Book written by Grace Lin and has been published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection! A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.
The Farthest Away Mountain
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Author : Lynne Reid Banks
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2013-08-01
The Farthest Away Mountain written by Lynne Reid Banks and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
From Dakin’s bedroom window, the farthest-away mountain looks quite close, its peak capped with pink and purple and green snow rising above the pine wood just beyond the village.
Esme Guardian Of Snowdonia
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Author : Teleri Bevan
language : en
Publisher: Y Lolfa
Release Date : 2015-02-25
Esme Guardian Of Snowdonia written by Teleri Bevan and has been published by Y Lolfa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-25 with Technology & Engineering categories.
A profile of Esme Kirby, the conservationist who formed the Snowdonia National Park Society. Her career began as an actress, and at 23 she married Thomas Firbank, whose bestselling book, I Bought a Mountain (1940) tells of their married life at Dyffryn, a 3,000-acre farm near Capel Curig.