Bookopedia Compact: 8 books

Robin Mead has been a travel writer for many years and, besides being the author of 30 travel guide books, he is a recognised authority on cruising holidays. Dr Mead and his partner Valerie Field – who assisted in the preparation of this book, are well placed to advise on all aspects of ‘Cruising’...

The Abollitionist This is the second in a series of six compact books detailing the lives of famous John Brown's. In this work the author studies his namesake - John Brown - The Abolitionist, his dedication to the anti-slavery cause, his total God-given mission - the man and the...

Edinburgh Today – the influence of James Craig has proved to one of lasting merit. Look around the city today, and the pure symmetry and balance of his designs adds a timeless elegance to Edinburgh’s Georgian district. This is, in every sense, a city at ease with its history and special appeal....

The Shipbuilder & The Colonialist In this, the fifth & sixth parts of six stories detailing famous John Browns’, we  examine  the  true story behind the John Brown Shipyard and John-Como-Brown, the leader of the Melbourne set  John Brown. Bookopedia Compact The Perfect Reference Point

The Sexton In this, the fourth of six stories detailing famous John Browns’, we examine  the  true story behind this spirited Yorkshireman – His relationship with the Bronte family, in particular, his close friendship with the lesser known Branwell Bronte.  Bookopedia Compact The Perfect Reference Point

This book is designed to be a quick and handy reference point , a mini-helper for all those odd gardening jobs. We all lead busy lives and the garden areas of our home are often the first thing that gets neglected. You don’t have to spend countless hours tending to every new green shoot, when just...

Here Simon Cawford takes a candid look at how addictive our technology has actually become. Have you become a prisoner of technology ? Can you survive a week without your phone? Does your iPad or tablet mean more to you than family or friends? Are you constantly texting or e mailing? Is...

The eternal quest has, is, and probably always will be – how to cheat age and stay  looking young. We all know that deep down we can’t cheat age, but we can thanks to modern techniques have a far younger appearance than our Grandparents could ever have hoped to achieve. The buzz word within...