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Beatrix Potter's Scotland gives insight into the life of one of the best-loved writers in Britain. Based around Potter's own journal, the book goes into detail about her upbringing and influences. She was largely brought up by nannies and governesses and even as a young child, she was perceived as highly imaginative and extremely intelligent, with a talent for drawing and a keen interest in science. The book details how Potter fell in love with the Perthshire countryside where she spent many summers, and how this helped her to create the characters Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher among others. The book also highlights how Walter Scott was an inspiration and was hugely admired by Potter from a young age. From the writer who brought you The Tale O Peter Kinnen, we learn about the creative literary genius that was Beatrix Potter.
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Since its establishment in 1922 the BBC has continually asserted itself as one of the great British institutions at home and abroad. David Pat Walker offers an in-depth analysis of the history of BBC Scotland from its creation in 1923 through to its 50th anniversary in the seventies. Examining how the firm developed over the course of the 20th century, the author portrays how the broadcaster developed its own Scottish identity despite governance from London and how it thrived within the context of the history it reported and created.
Richly illustrated and filled with quotations from her books, letters, and journals, Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life is essential reading for all who know and cherish Beatrix Potter and her classic tales.
In 1954 NBC President Pat Weaver introduced "spectaculars"--lavish entertainment shows designed to bring a new dimension to television. Though special programs had been around since 1939, Weaver's effort heralded a new age, with programs ranging from variety shows with big name hosts (Judy Garland, Cher, Perry Como, Bob Hope, for instance) through animated holiday specials and outstanding dramas to acclaimed children's programming. This is the guide to 3,197 entertainment specials, 1939 to 1993, that were broadcast on network, cable or syndicated television. For each show the cast, including guest stars and announcer, is provided. Also included are comprehensive production credits (director, producer, writer and music), dates aired, networks and running times, and program synopses.
Peter Pilkey (Pierre Pelletier) was born in 1774 in the province of Quebec. He moved to Ontario ca. 1800 and married Catharine Barnhart (ca. 1784-1871). They had nine sons born between 1804 and 1829. Peter died in 1856 near Claremont, Pickering Township, Ontario. Many descendants live in Ontario and throughout Canada.
Children can create their own scenes from The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends--the animated television and video series--with these reusable stickers and backgrounds illustrated in full color.
ISIS closing in...An ancient middle eastern city. Two Kurdish women take up arms to defend those they love. Kobane, Syria, 2014.Chaos reigns in the streets of Kobane as the ominous sounds of mortar fire, grenades and explosions ricochet off the surrounding hills. Despite ISIS closing in, Karin and Roza's families remain to defend their homeland. When Karin's brother and Roza's husband are killed, these two best friends face the dilemma of whether to fight. Karin and Roza take up arms and face death daily to defend their families. When they find out their friend's sister has been captured, they find themselves bonded together on a dangerous rescue mission. In the end, Karin and Roza learn what courage, friendship, self-sacrifice and love for their homeland may really cost them.If you liked The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini then you will love this novel. It is a story of feminine courage, sacrifice and friendship. This Hemingwayesque novel shows the conflict with ISIS through the eyes of two strong female Kurdish soldiers. "A powerful, compassionate novel.""A strong, poignant and powerful exploration of women fighting the most terrifying enemy."
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