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Author: Tony Hall Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew ISBN: 9781842466582 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 224
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As some of the oldest living organisms to be found in Europe, yew trees have become inextricably bound up in some of the oldest enduring institutions of European culture. In The Immortal Yew, Tony Hall explores the biological, cultural, and mythic significance of these imposing evergreens. Supporting a range of animals and plants, yew trees foster new life by contributing to biodiversity in their surroundings. But their common occurrence in churchyards and their evergreen leaves have given them a separate folk status as symbols of life--in the British isles, they have come to represent the resurrection and eternal life central to the Christian faith. Their enduring significance to British culture extends beyond the church, however--even the founding political document of British government, the Magna Carta, is believed to have been sealed beneath a yew tree. Despite the enduring presence and significance of the yew tree across a millennium of British history, this seemingly immortal stalwart faces new threats in the twenty-first century as elderly trees near the end of their lives and global climate change threatens the next generation. Perhaps by spending time in the generous shade of one of the yew trees Hall documents in this beautifully illustrated book, a new generation might begin to learn the importance of protecting its legacy and invest in its future.
Author: Tony Hall Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew ISBN: 9781842466582 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
As some of the oldest living organisms to be found in Europe, yew trees have become inextricably bound up in some of the oldest enduring institutions of European culture. In The Immortal Yew, Tony Hall explores the biological, cultural, and mythic significance of these imposing evergreens. Supporting a range of animals and plants, yew trees foster new life by contributing to biodiversity in their surroundings. But their common occurrence in churchyards and their evergreen leaves have given them a separate folk status as symbols of life--in the British isles, they have come to represent the resurrection and eternal life central to the Christian faith. Their enduring significance to British culture extends beyond the church, however--even the founding political document of British government, the Magna Carta, is believed to have been sealed beneath a yew tree. Despite the enduring presence and significance of the yew tree across a millennium of British history, this seemingly immortal stalwart faces new threats in the twenty-first century as elderly trees near the end of their lives and global climate change threatens the next generation. Perhaps by spending time in the generous shade of one of the yew trees Hall documents in this beautifully illustrated book, a new generation might begin to learn the importance of protecting its legacy and invest in its future.
Author: Paul Gambaccini Publisher: ISBN: 9781849549110 Category : Languages : en Pages : 320
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Paul Gambaccini chose to live in Britain, arriving here at the age of 21 from his home in the United States. He won a scholarship to Oxford, and wanted to escape the administration of Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew. Imagine his disappointment when his chosen country betrayed, psychologically tortured and abandoned him. Arrested on risible accusations of historic child sex abuse, he was disgraced in the press and made unemployable, having to pay tens of thousands of pounds in legal fees during a year in which he had no income. Finally, inevitably, he became the latest celebrity to be completely exonerated, the allegations completely thrown out. 'Love, Paul Gambaccini' is a first person account of the witch hunt Gambaccini endured at the hands of the Metropolitan Police and Crown Prosecution Service.
Author: Pauline Toohey Publisher: ISBN: 9781907401725 Category : Great Britain Languages : en Pages : 380
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Pull of the Yew Tree is a literary piece of intrigue and love set in Ireland during The War Of The Roses. Based on the great Geraldines, the Earls of Kildare, the charismatic characters take the reader on a journey through a world fraught with death, dishonour and betrayal. Unlike the English rulers of the time, little about the Fitzgeralds has been produced in fiction novel format, until now. This is the first book in the Crom Abu series and ends in the aftermath of the Battle of Barnet, a battle fought during a period which came to be known as The War Of The Roses.
Author: Anna Jacobs Publisher: Allison & Busby ISBN: 0749012102 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 252
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Sisters Mattie, Nell and Renie have all managed to escape their oppressive and bullying father, but now separated, the girls must draw upon their strength and courage to build new lives for themselves. Renie, the youngest sister, is living with the newly married Nell, happy in her waitressing job at the King's Head Hotel. But a shadow falls over her the day Mr Judson arrives as assistant manager. Feeling increasingly harassed by him and also eager to escape from Nell's unpleasant husband, Renie is delighted when she is offered a new job in London. Although she at first finds the city a huge and bewildering place, soon she is settling in and making friends. And yet she still worries about her sister Nell, and the way her husband Cliff treats her. When tragedy strikes Nell and her family, Renie is left feeling horrified and helpless. Her only comfort is her growing friendship with the injured Gil, towards whom she has felt an instant trust and affection. But can their relationship progress from friendship to something more? And how will the return of the threatening Judson affect their future?
Author: Anand Chetan Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) ISBN: Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 326
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Myth blends with science in this inspiring story of one man's crusade to preserve the ancient and revered, yet recently threatened, yew tree.
Author: Gregory M. Ahlijian Publisher: ISBN: 9780692011584 Category : Parables Languages : en Pages : 40
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A tiny seed from a yew tree falls into a cold, dark, and barren crack in a large rock. Despite its harsh surroundings and the pessimistic attitude of the large rock, the little seedling resolves to grow to be the tree nature intended it to be. Children and adults alike will learn timeless life lessons from the little yew tree's determined effort and spirit.
Author: Mary Westmacott Publisher: HarperCollins UK ISBN: 0006499481 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 306
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Nobody expected aristocratic Isabelle to fall for John Gabriel, a ruthless war hero. For Isabella, love would mean abandoning her dreams of privilege. For Gabriel, it would ruin his chance of a career and all his ambitions. This novel was written by Agatha Christie under the name Mary Westmacott.
Author: Penny Billington Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide ISBN: 073874414X Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 327
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Tune into the wisdom of three trees sacred to Druids—birch, oak, and yew—and use their powerful lessons and natural gifts to transform your life. Written by a Druid with more than twenty years of practical experience, The Wisdom of Birch, Oak, and Yew will guide you through a one-of-a-kind journey of magical self-discovery. Its unique invitation: change your perspective by "being as a tree" and consider yourself in light of the qualities of our arboreal friends. Engage with the spirit of each tree and explore its relationship to the stages of your life and the rhythm of your days. Experience within yourself each tree's positive attributes, gain perspective by taking on each tree's role as "witness," and find respite from the frenetic pace of modern life. Praise: "Wise, inspiring, and entertaining, this is a profoundly practical book about nature's magic and how it supports our personal development. I warmly recommend it."—Dr. William Bloom, author of The Power of Modern Spirituality "A very fine book on the deep magic of the trees. Penny Billington shows us how these trees function as guides and initiators, teachers and friends and along the way gives us a first rate introduction to working with the energies of the land to promote healing and new life."—Ian Rees, Psychotherapist, Trainer, and Program Director of the Annwn Foundation
Author: Guido Mina Di Sospiro Publisher: ISBN: 9781899171637 Category : Yew Languages : en Pages : 0
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A tree that had seen a thousand winters before the Vikings came to America tells the stories of what she and her fellow trees have seen in their lives.
Author: John Charles Hall Publisher: ISBN: 9781548505592 Category : Languages : en Pages : 270
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A heart-warming WW2 Dystopian novel perfect for those readers who loved SSGB.What-if the South East of England had been occupied by German forces during WW2. The people of Sussex find themselves under dark authoritarian rule: the press, radio and television are controlled and even in the villages the stifling presence of the German army is felt.Joseph and Julia are part of a small village and farming community, young lovers caught up in the horrors of war. To the occupying forces and the outside world, Joseph appears to be just the son of a farming family; to the few that know; he is the youngest member of the Resistance.Living with the enemy tests the character of every individual. The close-knit and resilient community needs to carry on with their work lives regardless of the challenging factors around them... but their daily lives are filled with betrayal, collaboration, resistance and death.
Author: Tony Hall
Author: Tony Hall
Author: Paul Gambaccini
Author: Pauline Toohey
Author: Anna Jacobs
Author: Anand Chetan
Author: Gregory M. Ahlijian
Author: Mary Westmacott
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