"Coaching Days & Ways" by E. D. Cuming is a compelling exploration of the art and science of coaching. The book delves into various coaching methodologies, offering insights into effective communication, motivation, and personal development. Cuming draws on real-life experiences and case studies to illustrate the transformative power of coaching in both personal and professional contexts. Readers will find practical strategies and tools that can be applied to enhance their coaching skills ...

In "George Morland: Sixteen Examples in Colour of the Artist's Work," E. D. Cuming presents a richly illustrated exploration of the life and oeuvre of George Morland, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in British art history. With a focus on sixteen vivid reproductions of Morland's notable works, this study combines art critique with biographical context, illuminating the painter's strong associations with rural landscapes and animal subjects. Cuming's meticulous prose and insightful an...

E. D. Cuming's "George Morland: Sixteen Examples in Colour of the Artist's Work" offers a vibrant and scholarly exploration of the life and oeuvre of George Morland, an influential 18th-century English painter known for his depictions of rural life and animal subjects. Through sixteen exquisite color reproductions, Cuming not only showcases Morland's masterful technique and use of light but also situates his work within the broader context of Romanticism and the English art movement of his...

In "Coaching Days & Ways," E. D. Cuming presents a vivid and enchanting exploration of Victorian-era travel through the lens of stagecoach journeys across England. The book artfully intertwines detailed descriptions of the picturesque landscapes, the dynamics of social interactions, and the evolving coach trade. Cuming's prose, marked by a sophisticated yet accessible style, captures the essence of the period's adventure and nostalgia while subtly critiquing the transformations brought abo...

This vintage book contains a detailed and fascinating treatise on fox hunting, being an exploration of its history, development, popularity, and more. Highly accessible and full of interesting information, this volume will appeal to modern rural sportsmen and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with...

St. John D Seymour was a minister and explorer, who spent his life documenting what he regarded as real-life examples of witches, banshees, poltergeists, ghosts and apparitions. Many of the earliest Irish ghost stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

In "Hints on Driving," C. S. Ward presents a comprehensive guide that intricately weaves practical advice with philosophical reflections on the art of driving. Set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century motoring, the book explores not only the technical skills necessary for navigating the roads but also the etiquette and moral considerations of being a responsible driver. Ward'Äôs literary style is both accessible and engaging, employing a conversational tone that invites readers ...

Accusations of ingratitude, and just accusations no doubt, are made against every inhabitant of this wicked world, and the fact is, that a man who is ceaselessly engaged in its trouble and turmoil, borne hither and thither upon the fierce waves of the crowd, bustling, shifting, struggling to keep himself somewhat above water--fighting for reputation, or more likely for bread, and ceaselessly occupied to-day with plans for appeasing the eternal appetite of inevitable hunger to-morrow--a man...

For years Dickens kept the story of his own childhood a secret. Yet it is a story worth telling. For it helps us remember how much we all might lose when a child's dreams don't come true . . . As a child, Dickens was forced to live on his own and work long hours in a rat-infested blacking factory. Readers will be drawn into the winding streets of London, where they will learn how Dickens got the inspiration for many of his characters. The 200th anniversary of Dickens's birth was F...

Holmes and Watson meet the famous medium Madame B., whose message for Watson has surprising results.

Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the world's most famous detective. The Focus on Sherlock Holmes series is devoted to bringing the books to an even wider audience. George Cavendish has added explanations as footnotes to help those readers who are not familiar with some of the phrases used by the author and his characters after all the stories were written over 120 years ago. Some of the authors phrases are still in use in modern-day British English and these are described to ...

From the prolific pen of John Oxenham (the pseudonym of William Arthur Dunkerley), a popular Edwardian novelist and adventurer, comes a thrilling piece of speculative fiction that utilizes the burgeoning, sprawling infrastructure of the capital.A Mystery of the Underground is set in the claustrophobic world of the early London Tube system. Published during a period of massive expansion in the Underground network, the novel taps into the era's fascination w...