Pictorial books such as this dedicated to the past are not only invaluable to local historians, but also of interest to anyone wishing to know more about the history of the place they live or work in, for old photographs can provide fascinating insight and a tool to compare past and present. The Hampshire town of Lee-on-the-Solent is perfect for such comparisons, for although it has only been in existence under 130 years as a coastal settlement, in that time it has lost so much: a pier, ra...

Journey through the engineering marvels, stations, and heritage sites of Canada’s western mountains.Ride the rails through Canada’s western mountains to explore the many vestiges of the region’s spectacular and surprising railway heritage. Here is where grand railway hotels were built to attract tourists to the West’s beautiful scenery and bring profit to the railway lines as well. Rustic stations added to the allure. The challenges of conquering the mountains resu...

A must for any Canadian railroad aficionado, this special bundle gathers six books in one for a can’t-miss retrospective of the nation’s railway history.Rails Over the MountainsExplore western Canada’s rich railway history, travelling from the grand railway hotels and rustic stations to relive a time when trains used to rumble in the West.Rails to the AtlanticExplore eastern Canada’s railway heritage, including stations from the late 1850s, g...

Pubs of Portsmouth From Old Photographs offers a captivating glimpse into the history of some of Portsmouth's most famous pubs. This charming collection of photographs provides the reader with a visual representation of Portsmouth's pubs. Drawing upon an eclectic collection of photographs, Ron Brown presents the reader with an insight into the history and life of the pubs in this area. Pubs of Portsmouth From Old Photographs provides something for everyone, whether they have lived in Ports...

The Portsmouth area was once a lively and thriving area of at least thirty palaces of pleasureA", all operating at the same time, and playing an important role in the lives of the local people. Sadly, many were lost during World War II and through subsequent building work but this book vividly brings to life, once again, the golden days of entertainment when they were affectionately known as 'Bughutches' or 'Fleapits'. Cinemas & Theatres of Portsmouth presents a lavishly illustrated select...

In the 1940s, Doris Day had a No. 1 hit record with Sentimental Journey. This would indeed be an apt alternative title for this book, for within its pages the reader will be taken on a sentimental journey back to the days when the residents of Portsmouth could board a steam train, glide through the streets on an electric tram or trolleybus, sail to the Isle of Wight on a paddle steamer, take a charabanc ride into the country, fly across to the Island and back for 6s and 8d, or perhaps enjo...

Rails Across the Prairies traces the evolution of Canada's rail network, including the appearance of the first steam engine on the back of a barge. The book looks at the arrival of European settlers before the railway and examines how they coped by using ferry services on the Assiniboine and North Saskatchewan Rivers. The work then follows the building of the railways, the rivalries of their owners, and the unusual irrigation works of Canadian Pacific Railway. The towns were nearl...

Follow Rails to the Atlantic through eastern Canada’s railway heritage. Visit preserved railway stations in various states of use, or take in the architecture of the grand era of station building in Quebec City, Halifax, and St. John’s. Board scenic railway excursions on the Orford Express or Le Train du Massif de Charlevoix, or travel to VIA Rail's destinations in remote northern Quebec.Rail trails lead through the Laurentian mountains and Quebec’s Eastern Townships. Muse...

Take a journey across Canada to visit our world-renowned natural and historic landmarks.With Canada's World Wonders, you'll visit Banff National Park, the first link in a vast network of natural parks and heritage sites that has grown to include Old Quebec, the Rideau Canal, and the Fortress of Louisbourg. UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in Alberta and the Gwaii Haanas totems in British Columbia, as well as such Indigenous...

The Alexander Technique is a method for developing conscious use of oneself in all activities of living.The Technique was evolved by F. Matthias Alexander (1869-1955) who described his discoveries in great detail in four books published between 1910 and 1941.These summaries, which were checked and approved by Alexander himself, were made in the late 1940's by the journalist Ron Brown, who was one of Alexander's pupils.Each summary provides an accessible, chapter-by-...

Twisted Philosophy: A Journey into Ethics, Epistemology, and MetaphysicsAre you ready to challenge the way you think? In Twisted Philosophy, Ron Brown takes readers on an eye-opening journey through the depths of human thought, morality, and existence. This book blends philosophical essays, ethical analysis, and logical reasoning to explore questions that shape how we live and understand the world.Inside, you'll discover:...

"They silenced our truths. Distorted our wisdom. Buried our soul. Now we dig it back up—with fire in our hands."Twisted Philosophy is not just a book,it's a reckoning.For centuries, African thought has been suppressed, distorted, and repackaged through colonization and borrowed ideologies. But what if everything you were taught was incomplete, or outright false?In this explosive work, Ron Brown challenges the myths ...