Ind Coope & Samuel Allsopp Breweries: The History Of The Hand charts the fortunes of two Burton upon Trent brewing giants: Samuel Allsopp, founded in the town in 1742 by Benjamin Wilson (Senior) and Ind Coope, who expanded to Burton upon Trent from Romford in 1856. Events detailed include the early years under the Wilsons, the Baltic Trade, Allsopp’s India Pale Ale, Arctic Ale, prosperity and growth in the mid-Victorian era, the disastrous stock market floatation of Samuel Allsopp & Sons L...

Brewing in Burton upon Trent tells the story of the Brewing Capital of the World. Back in the twelfth century the Abbots of Burton began to produce beer; the dissolution of the Abbey in the sixteenth century saw inns and alehouses appear, many selling beer brewed on site. The first recognisable brewery was Benjamin Printon’s, established on Horninglow Street in around 1708. By 1780 there were thirteen, many exporting their ale to the Baltic and all using the water taken from wells deep und...

A whimsical picture book about a polar bear in the Arctic and a penguin in Antarctica who cross the American continents to find one another. This educational story is packed with watercolor illustrations and playful rhymes that teach young readers about the natural world and encourage curiosity about travel, animals, and other cultures.Introduced by a globe-traveling arctic tern, Big the Bear and Little Penguin set off across North and South America, respectively, ...

This handbook gathers original, authoritative articles from leading archaeologists to compile the latest thinking about archaeological theory. The authors provide a comprehensive picture of the theoretical foundations by which archaeologists contextualize and analyze their archaeological data. Student readers will also gain a sense of the immense power that theory has for building interpretations of the past, while recognizing the wonderful archaeological traditions that created it. An ext...

Ian is a young ram whose home in the meadow is suddenly hit with a drought. The Shepherd starts leading his sheep to green pastures. Ian listens to a snake instead of the Shepherd and ends up getting stuck in a mud puddle. Will the Shepherd rescue Ian or will Ian be left to suffer in the mud puddle alone? This book covers themes of the gospel, prayer, sin, temptation, forgiveness, redemption, assurance of salvation, and friendship.

Step into a world of wonder with Tales from a Magical Kingdom. Four stories to enchant children, told in a classical storytelling style, ideal for ages 6 to 9. Each of the leading characters has their own songs, rhymes or spells, with distinctive voices and personalities.Magic, mayhem and mystery abound in the magical kingdom of Nirvinia. From a prince searching for a princess, to animals facing all sorts of challenges, to a kind witch and a very mischievous wizard, each t...

Fifteen horror stories about strange beings and behaviours that defy conventional definitions.Contents:Warning Wings by Arlton Eadie (Weird Tales, 1929)A seemingly insignificant white moth.Mother of Toads by Clark Ashton Smith (WT, 1938)An unusual witch.The Destroying Horde by Donald Wandrei (WT, 1935)The first BLOB story?Caterpillar...