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A beautifully illustrated introduction to mudlarking which tells the incredible, forgotten history of London through objects found on the foreshore of the River Thames. Often seen combing the shoreline of the River Thames at low tide, groups of archaeology enthusiasts known as 'mudlarks' continue a tradition that dates back to the eighteenth century. Over the years they have found a vast array of historical artefacts providing glimpses into the city's past. Objects lost or discarded centuries ago – from ancient river offerings such as the Battersea Shield and Waterloo Helmet, to seventeenth-century trade tokens and even medals for bravery – have been discovered in the river. This book explores a fascinating assortment of finds from prehistoric to modern times, which collectively tell the rich and illustrious story of London and its inhabitants - illustrated with and array of photographs taken of the items in situ in the mud and gravel of the Thames estuary, at the same time both gritty and glimmering.
_______________ WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION THE TOP 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR _______________ Mudlark (/'mAdla;k/) noun A person who scavenges for usable debris in the mud of a river or harbour Lara Maiklem has scoured the banks of the Thames for over fifteen years, in pursuit of the objects that the river unearths: from Neolithic flints to Roman hair pins, medieval buckles to Tudor buttons, Georgian clay pipes to Victorian toys. These objects tell her about London and its lost ways of life. Moving from the river's tidal origins in the west of the city to the point where it meets the sea in the east, Mudlarking is...
Second Edition published 2023 - professionally edited and substantially rewritten from the original. An entrepreneur's dream or a family’s nightmare. Can John develop a ground-breaking technology to break through his son’s autistic isolation, or will he break up his family in the attempt? This is the story of an ordinary man, a loving husband and father, driven to risk his home and his family’s security to create a better future for them all. The reluctant entrepreneur and his wife fall head-first into the cut-throat and unpredictable world of high-tech business and unscrupulous investors. John soon discovers that everything comes with a price as he strives to help his son. Will it cost him his marriage and family and their future together?
An exciting expedition into the fascinating world of mudlarks and the history they uncover. The River Thames in London is one of the most unique archaeological sites in Britain. For over 2,000 years, millions of objects have been dropped in its waters and lie submerged in the thick, dense mud. From prehistoric woolly mammoth teeth to Roman jewelry and Victorian toys, each artifact reveals an intriguing story and opens a new window into London's fascinating past. Now, meet the mudlarks who search the exposed riverbed at low tide and unearth buried secrets and hidden treasures. This insightful book tells the story of London and Londoners through the eyes of over 80 mudlarks and their extraordinary discoveries. You too can travel back in time with them and uncover stories which are long forgotten or have never been told. You might discover a new backstory behind a fossil, a syphilis syringe, a rare coin, or even a diamond ring.
For Marine Sergeant Henry Chaney, billiards is more than just a way to pass the time. He knows that the perfect game can be found for those who dare to accept the challenge to master it. When the spirit known as the Force mysteriously takes over your endeavor, he believes, you will experience an in-the-zone performancethe epitome of invincibility. Henry now understands that aiming is not done with the eyes; it is done with the spirit within. He becomes the confident master of the mysterious in-the-zone technique. His dreams of being a professional are finally within his reach. First, he needs to square things up with Scully, his longtime nemesisa constant thorn in his side. But Scully has ot...
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'A beautiful book.' Daily Mail 'Exhilaratingly curious.' Evening Standard 'Gripping.' Spectator 'Brilliant.' Penelope Lively 'Indefatigably researched.' Country Life 'Beautifully illustrated.' Monocle Mudlarking, the act of searching the Thames foreshore for items of value, has a long tradition in England's capital. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, mudlarks were small boys grubbing a living from scrap. Today’s mudlarks unearth relics of the past from the banks of the Thames which tell stories of Londoners throughout history. From Roman tiles to elegant Georgian pottery, presented here are modern-day mudlark Ted Sandling's most evocative finds, gorgeously photographed. Together they create a mosaic of everyday London life through the centuries, touching on the journeys, pleasures, vices, industries, adornments and comforts of a world city. This unique and stunning book celebrates the beauty of small things, and makes sense of the intangible connection that found objects give us to the individuals who lost them.
Jason Lee, entertainment journalist, reality TV star, iHeart Radio personality, and CEO of Hollywood Unlocked bears it all in the transparent and unapologetic memoir God Must Have Forgotten About Me. Jason's story is one of survival, endurance, passion, and divine favor-even in the midst of what would seem like unrelenting trauma.
Devils Cave: The Treasure Found Circa 2000 is an amusing novel that has a touch of everything including romance, intrigue, murder, and surprising twists and turns that embroil the reader in suspense until the very end. Dr. Joseph Federico, Counseling Psychologist Realistic imagery gives Nuzzoleses readers the notion that the existence of such a buried treasure, as he describes it to be, certainly fits within the realm of possibilities. Arlette Szegfu, Artist (Trinity, Florida) The author gives the reader a front-row seat in actively participating up close to every riveting chapter. Its the complete novel everyones been searching for. Kenneth Tillman, Account Executive (Hallmark Cards) Devils Cave is a front-to-back page-turner that keeps the reader thinking, guessing, and totally absorbed. John Nuzzolese manages to use the dialogue of his characters in conveying food for thought to his readers. Ret. Captain William Cummings, Massachusetts State Police
Jason Salvador was found wandering in the wilderness, naked. He was diagnosed with severe retrograde amnesia and his case was assigned to Inspector Sandy Casey, a top Forensic Investigator. What Sandy did not know was that Jason was not suffering from amnesia. He had been sent on a secret mission from planet Omega to study life on Alpha. On no account was he to reveal his origins or interfere in the affairs of the inhabitants of the planet they called Earth. Alpha was just one of twenty three planets Omega had life-seeded millions of years ago and Jason’s twelve month tour of duty was to evaluate human civilization and the viability of the planet’s future. To Alpha From Omega is Jason’...