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This is the first book of the famous trilogy of English country life, The Brensham Trilogy, by John Moore.A wonderful and exuberant chronicle of an English market town between the wars, distinguished with a historic abbey, a winding river and bustling pubs with a cast of characters that could have stepped out of Hogarth or Shakespeare...

A Country town thrown into chaos and defiance by a summer flood that threatens the festival pageant; a quarrel of hot young blood over the charms of rival beauty queens, a fishing competition with a compassionate embezzler's fortune at stake; a real battle between York and Lancaster with the wrong side winning; a female Communist redhead, a teetotal publican, an insufferable baronet, a mountainous American ex-soldier; and a lot of other characters who are only life-size-here is indeed the ...

Old friends and new faces join the scholars, rogues and countrymen of Brensham with its crooked village street and crooked church spire.Among its rare individuals who share an obstinacy for making life a romantic andhilarious adventure are those lively landgirls, The Frolick Virgins, Dai, the hymn-singing postman, and William Hart who claimed to be descended from William Shakespeare and loved Pheemy, the young gypsy, not wisely but too well.

There’s only one thing scarier than slaying a giant, fire-breathing dragon…slaying the wrong giant, fire-breathing dragon.Sir Terry knows that as a valiant (but solidly middle-class) knight he doesn’t have a chance of winning the beauteous Princess Gloria’s hand in marriage… unless he kills the dragon on the far edge of the kingdom and claims her as his reward.But Prince Charming never had to contend with re-zoning. After Terry defeats the dragon, ...

When a seemingly crazy, poorly dressed soothsayer tells you not to let a magical talisman fall into the wrong hands, take him or her seriously. DO NOT laugh it off and leave said talisman simply lying around on a side table; you might as well just end the world yourself. —The Handbook of Practical Heroics, p. 134The kingdom of Deserae is in the most direly perilous of dire perils. The realm’s precious magical talisman—Ancient Artifact Model Seven—is in the grimy h...

It’s alive! It’s alive! (Thanks to biochemistry, that is.)Biochemistry is the science of the chemical processes that allow for…well…life. If it moves, breathes, eats, or sleeps, biochemistry can probably explain how. So, it stands to reason that the fundamentals of biochemistry can get a little complicated.In Biochemistry For Dummies, you’ll explore the carbons, proteins, and cellular systems that make up the biochemical processes that create and s...

We set our scene in Damask: A kingdom that couldn’t get ransacked if it tried…But now that the king is dead, that’s exactly what his brothers have in mind. All they need is a bad king to take his place. The population will rebel, the neighboring kingdom will be “invited” to restore order, and they’ll be in business…Bad Prince Charlie will do. His reputation for “badness” precedes him, and everyone knows he wouldn’t spit on Damask to save it from Drought. At...

Discover clear, time-saving explanations of chemistry conceptsChemistry For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a breath of fresh air for high school and college chem students. This book simplifies chemistry basics, making it easy to understand everything from matter and molecules to moles and measurements. Mapping to a typical chemistry course (one year of high school or one semester of undergrad), this book has the definitions, examples, and explanations you’ll need...

First published in 1946, following on from Portrait of Elmbury, the second in the series shows an England which now seems almost foreign in its remoteness.Evoked with an unerringly accurate eye, Brensham Village contains a mixture of action and character, conveying the life of a country community in the halcyon period between the wars.Sentimental it is, but not so as to undermine the picture of a time when a life of landed gentry, squalid poverty and routine vill...

And they lived happily ever after…Caroline’s plan to live happily ever after has hit a snag. She’s spent months mapping the swamp, building tadpole nets, and kissing every wriggling frog she could get her hands on, and one has finally turned into a prince. Unfortunately, Prince Hal is not, as promised in the fairy tales, particularly handsome. In fact, he’s kind of dorky-looking.Hal himself isn’t very eager to marry a girl so obsessed with appearances, but ...

"A View of Society and Manners in Italy, Volume 1" by John Moore offers a captivating exploration of Italian culture and society during his travels. The author, a keen observer, provides insightful commentary on the customs, social structures, and the everyday lives of the Italian people. Through his vivid descriptions, readers are transported to the bustling streets and serene landscapes of Italy, gaining a deeper understanding of the historical context and the nuances of Italian life. Mo...

"A View of Society and Manners in Italy, Volume 2" by John Moore offers a captivating exploration of Italian culture and society during his travels. Moore, a keen observer, provides insightful commentary on the customs, traditions, and social dynamics of the Italian people. His narrative is rich with personal anecdotes and reflections, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the vibrant life of Italy. The book serves as both a travelogue and a social critique, revealing the complexities ...