A new edition of this fascinating and unusual journey through the world of maps and mapmakers, drawing on 700 years' worth of maps from the National Archives.A map is a snapshot of a place, a city, a nation or even the world at a given point in time - fascinating for what they tell us about the way our ancestors saw themselves, their neighbours and their place in the world. This magnificent collection, drawn from seven centuries of maps held in the National Archive...

Discover the art and science of safely preserving meat with 'The Pressure Canning Meat Cookbook .' Perfect for both beginners and experienced home cooks, this comprehensive guide explains pressure canning, making it easy and accessible for everyone.Inside, you'll find a wealth of knowledge on selecting the best cit of meat, preparing them for canning, and creating delicious meals that last for months. Explore a variety of recipes, from savory stews...

Maps for Family and Local History shows how three great land surveys can provide information on ancestral homes, as well as fascinating historical snapshots of specific areas. Covering 1836 to 1943, the Tithe, Valuation Office, and National Farm Surveys provide a wealth of information on rural and urban localities, on dwellings, settlements, and landscapes as well as the status of householders. The text gives the rationale behind the surveys and covers each in detail. Fully update...

"Everyone should have two copies - one for the car and one for the house to plan journeys. . . a reminder to think more about the places you pass and less about your route, because every British journey is through rich history." (Edward Stourton)From much-loved historian Neil Oliver, comes this beautifully written, kaleidoscopic history of a place with a story like no other.The British Isles, this ...

Prince Philip's life and legacy. Read the new and definitive biography of the remarkable Duke of Edinburgh.For decades Prince Philip shared the Queen’s burden of office without upstaging her, always privately providing reassurance and advice but never overstepping the boundaries of his supporting role. It was an unforgiving position – a challenge for anyone – but one that he met head on. He remained the Queen’s adviser and closest confidant and was known as such ...

Blending an old world sourdough technique with gluten-free whole grains. Breads, muffins, pancakes, pizza dough and crackers.Gluten-Free Sourdough technique and recipes to bake your own artisanal and highly nutritious sourdough breads. Recipes are also free of dairy, eggs, soy, yeast, gums and chemical leaveners. In addition, they are low in salt, sugars, fat and starch flours.A variety of flours and seeds are used: brown rice, buckwheat, amaranth, teff, sorghum, quinoa, co...

"Anyone with a passing interest in economic history will thoroughly enjoy" this account of how industry transformed the world ( The Seattle Times).In less than one hundred and fifty years, an unlikely band of scientists, spies, entrepreneurs, and political refugees took a world made of wood and powered by animals, wind, and water, and made it into something entirely new, forged of steel and iron, and powered by steam and fossil fuels.This "entertai...

Step-by-Step Canning Recipes for Bold, Fresh Flavors All Year LongPreserve nature's bounty and enjoy seasonal ingredients throughout the year with over one hundred water-bath and pressure canning recipes. Offering a mix of classic, creative, and modern flavor profiles, DIY Canning makes it easy for novice and experienced canners alike to share in this time-honored cooking tradition.Learn water-bath and pressure canning techniques easily and safely with detailed, step-by-ste...

"A fabulous and erudite survey of words inspired by place names . . . Logophiles will have a ball." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)What makes a place so memorable that it survives forever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world tour, Paul Anthony Jones is your guide through the intriguing stories of how eighty places became immortalized in the English language.You'll discover why the origins of turkeys, limericks, Brazil nuts, and Panama ...

In the wake of Brexit, Ian Morris chronicles the ten-thousand-year history of Britain's relationship to Europe as it has changed in the context of a globalizing world.When Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016, the 48 percent who wanted to stay and the 52 percent who wanted to go each accused the other of stupidity, fraud, and treason. In reality, the Brexit debate merely reran a script written ten thousand years earlier, when the rising seas physically...

Vegan Gluten-Free Eating Made Easy, Exciting and Fun!- Discover how much variety you can ENJOY on a gluten-free vegan diet so that you never feel deprived again.- Your guide to creating healthy, vegan and gluten-free meals while keeping your taste buds satisfied!The vegan diet is an excellent choice if you are looking for a way to improve your health and vitality with the recipes included in this book. You won't feel like you are making a sacrifice....

"Whether you are a local food movement enthusiast or just starting out on the food preservation journey, this is the resource to have." —Eric, readerCanning and preserving is a great solution to always having local, seasonal, and budget-friendly food in your kitchen. But unless you learned how to do it in your grandmother's kitchen, it can be difficult—not to mention dangerous—to know where to start. Canning and Preserving for Beginners explains the proces...