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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

Insomnia - Amanda Falen Insomnia - How to Beat It - This guide won’t answer all your questions on insomnia in depth. What it should do however, is act as first step guide to answer some of the general questions, and hopefully, point you in the right direction for further help if needed. A Bookopedia-Compact e book The perfect reference guide.

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...

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’...

Stress - How To Cope - Amanda Falen Stress is a normal a part of your life as breathing and eating. Whether you are rich or poor matters none. Only when stress takes over your everyday routine do you need to worry. Each of us experiences stress at some point in their lives. In this...

There are certain towns and cities that have an immediate effect on arrival, and certainly Bristol is one of those places. Whether you arrive into Bristol via her wonderful station, or drive past that impressive gorge traversed by Brunel’s glorious suspension bridge, you feel lifted, a distinct...

If you  want to see just how far Liverpool has come since hosting the Capital of Culture Year, there is probably no better place to start than down by the Mersey. The central area of the city has managed to pull off that delicate balancing act of keeping the best of the old while shoe-horning...

Bournemouth has an easy and relaxed feel to it, the mixture of fine buildings, colourful parks and its glorious beaches, ensure Bournemouth is still one of the south coast’s premier destinations. There is certainly no shortage of things to see and do, in and around Bournemouth. As you descend into...

Manchester is ideally placed for any tourist wishing to explore, either, the surrounding area, or much further afield. Manchester sits at the centre of an excellent road   network, which includes the M6, M56, M60, M61 and M62 motorways. In addition, there are a number of good A road links,...

It really is a joy to move around this city, and you can walk the Rows without a care. Up and down odd angled staircases and uneven floors, you can happily saunter, and usually by default rather than design, you will somehow find yourself by a set of steep steps that lead to the city walls. Here...

York today is a mixture of commerce, tourism and general trade. Sad to say, the city has lost its wonderful Rowntree’s factory and most of its railway engineering capacity, but the trade in tourism goes from strength to strength. The obvious, number one attraction probably remains its glorious...

The Wintyer  Chaser Following the stunning 'Gate of Tears', Christopher Holt, has gone to the other end of the spectrum, with thischilling tale of 'A Future Britain'. Once again, his descriptive narrative, and command of our language is exceptional.- A compelling Read The stricken plane...

It is difficult to visit Cambridge and not be aware of its unique university status. Every impressive campus building and fine church is a constant reminder of its University history, its 31 colleges and its worldwide academic prestige. That said, even if you are not a student, past or present, there...

Getting to Know Phucket Thailand’s top tropical island in the Andaman Sea has been voted Best in the World as a holiday destination over many years and in many magazines. The beaches have drawn awards after awards from the travelling public who see Phuket as the ideal place to enjoy a...