Perils in Yorkshire
Perils in Yorkshire

Author: Emma Dakin

Publisher: Camel Press

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9781603813877

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Chocolate should not be associated with sudden death. Claire is only guiding readers to the sites of mystery books; she isn't responsible for the body in the chocolate factory. She doesn't want to discover murder in the city of York or any part of Yorkshire where she takes her curious tourists.

The Promise and Perils of Infrastructure Privatization
The Promise and Perils of Infrastructure Privatization

Author: L. Solomon

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2009-11-09

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 0230101410

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This book focuses on the Macquarie Group Ltd. From its modest beginnings in Australia, Macquarie has achieved preeminence as the world's leading non-governmental operator of infrastructure assets. Its infrastructure fund model leases (or buys) staid assets ranging from toll roads to airports, piles on debt and reaps handsome rewards.

THE SEA - Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril & Heroism
THE SEA - Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril & Heroism

Author: Frederick Whymper

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2022-01-04

Total Pages: 1706

ISBN-13:

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The book "The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism" is an exciting review of the history of sea travels from the earliest times to the XIX century. It includes the first mentions of sea travel, the history of shipbuilding, mentions the greatest men who pursued geographical discoveries like Columbus and his contemporaries, and the deeds of pirates like Sir Francis Drake. The author revises the history of the most significant shipwrecks and concludes with poetry dedicated to sea and ship travel. The author spent his life traveling on a steamship and collected numerous stories and illustrations of interesting distant places. The book is the culmination of his lifetime interest in sea, travel, history, and art.

A Yorkshire Miscellany
A Yorkshire Miscellany

Author: Tom Holman

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA

Published: 2010-10-14

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 1907666354

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From Yorkshire Day to terriers, pudding, and more—discover fascinating facts about this storied corner of England with this treasure trove of trivia. Do you know what a Yorkshire Fat Rascal is? Where to find the Land of Nod? Which three Prime Ministers were born in Yorkshire? Or who Yorkshire’s real Calendar Girls are? The answers are all in A Yorkshire Miscellany—an entertaining guide to this much-loved part of England and a celebration of its people, places, history and quirks. Learn the lingo of Yorkshire dialect and how to cook specialties like Yorkshire Pudding, Parkin and Curd Tart. Discover the secrets of building a dry stone wall and uncover the Yorkshire locations of famous films and TV shows. Understand the history of famous Yorkshire icons like the flat cap and the Yorkshire terrier, and read about the lives of the greatest ever Yorkshiremen and women. A Yorkshire Miscellany is crammed with intriguing facts and figures—a fascinating treasure trove to delight Yorkshire natives and visitors alike.