The 40-year-old Scot has been Britain's most successful Grand Prix racer since the legendary Barry Sheene. At his final race in Knockhill in August 2001, more than 20,000 fans turned up to watch Mackenzie and to bid farewell to their local hero.Niall has come a long way from Denny where he would regularly get into trouble for racing round the streets, as well as in and out of the local chip shops, to impress the girls.As an amateur it was recognized he had an abundance of t...

A state-of-the-art migratory atlas of North American birds—the first resource of its kindMore than 70 percent of North American bird species are migratory, traveling annually between separate breeding and nonbreeding areas. While we know the overall ranges of species, we have lacked an understanding of where specific populations move to across seasons and regions—but these limitations are rapidly disappearing. Thanks to the contributions of thousands of bird bander...

The family trees contained within this ebook are best viewed on a tablet.A fabulously wealthy New York beauty marries a cold-hearted British aristocrat at the behest of her Machiavellian mother – then leaves him to become a prominent Suffragette.Consuelo Vanderbilt was one of the greatest heiresses of the late 19th-century, a glittering prize for suitors on both sides of the Atlantic. When she married, a crowd of over 2,000 onlookers gathered, and newspapers frenziedly repo...

"The first comprehensive bio of legendary magazine editor Diana Vreeland is a can't-put-down read." — PeopleFrom her career at the helms of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue to her reign as consultant to the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Vreeland had an enormous impact on the fashion world and left a legacy so enduring that must-have style guides still quote her often-wild and always-relevant fashion pronouncements.Wi...

Winner of a third-place award in the collection of prayers category from the Catholic Media Association.Every mother is looking for a spiritual lifeline—words that help bring you closer to God when you need him the most.The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers is your go-to resource to find the perfect words to lift up in prayer for almost any occasion or need. This beautiful, full-color, hardcover book includes a collection of original and traditi...

This, the first full-length biography of Diana Vreeland, portrays a fashion icon, a fearless innovator who as editor, curator and wit reinvented the way we think about style - inspiring designers, models, photographers and artists. Diana joined Harpers in 1936: during her time there and later as the editor-in-chief of Vogue, she launched Twiggys career, advised Jackie Kennedy, and enjoyed the full swing of sixties London. Later, as Special Consultant to the Costume Institute at MoMA her fi...

Renowned as a peerless teacher, practitioner, and scholar, Longchenpa thoroughly studied and mastered every one of the many Buddhist vehicles and lineages of teachings existing in Tibet at his time. Through his radiant intellect and meditative accomplishment, in both his teachings and written works, he was able to reconcile the seeming discrepancies and contradictions between the various presentations of the view and the path within the many lineages of transmission. His written works are ...

"Down the Mackenzie and Up the Yukon in 1906" is a travel narrative that recounts Elihu Stewart’s adventurous journey through Canada’s northern territories. The book chronicles his exploration of the Mackenzie River and the Yukon River, detailing the landscapes, cultures, and experiences encountered along the way.Stewart provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty and challenges of traveling through remote wilderness areas, including the flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples he meets....

In "Down the Mackenzie and up the Yukon in 1906," Elihu Stewart crafts a vivid narrative that delves into his extensive travels during a transformative period in North America. Through meticulous observations and rich descriptions, Stewart captures the landscapes and the varied cultures he encounters, employing a literary style that balances detailed expository prose with reflective passages that illuminate the era's exploration spirit. As a historical travelogue, the work is situated with...

The book provides a detailed account of his journey down the Mackenzie River in Canada and up the Yukon River in Alaska, including observations on the natural beauty and diverse wildlife of the regions. Stewart also recorded encounters with indigenous communities and descriptions of their customs and way of life. The book is considered a valuable historical resource for understanding the conditions and experiences of those who traveled through the rugged wilderness of the Canadian and Alas...

Some 30 years after Glasgow turned towards regeneration, indicators of its built environment, its health, its economic performance and its quality of life remain below UK averages. This interdisciplinary study examines the ongoing transformation of Glasgow as it transitioned from a de-industrial to a post-industrial city during the 20th and 21st centuries. Looking at the diverse issues of urban policy, regeneration and economic and social change, it considers the evolving lived experiences...

CONTENTS: ALEXANDER PUSHKIN 1. The Queen of Spades ALGERNON BLACKWOOD: 2. Confession 3. S. O. S. 4. The Wings of Horus ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 5. B. 24 ARTHUR O. FRIEL: 6. The Spider 7. The Vulture ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH: 8. Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman 9. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands 10. The Countess of Bellarmine ARTHUR STRINGER: 11. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 12. The Button Thief 13. The Wire-Tappers ARTHUR TRAIN: 14. Extradition 15. The Baron de Ville 16. The Golden To...