Cafe Tempest

Cafe Tempest
Author: Barbara Bonfigli
Publisher: Tell Me Press LLC
Total Pages:
Release: 2009-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0982942117

Cafe Tempest: Adventures on a Small Greek Island is a witty, evocative, beautifully written novel that puts you right in the heart of Greek island life. It's so alive with the sights and smells and tastes and characters of Greece that you can pick it up and start your Mediterranean vacation on page one. On a deeper level, the book is filled with the kinds of observations, reflections, and arc of self-discovery that make Eat, Pray, Love so compelling.

Surfing and Modernity in the North of Scotland

Surfing and Modernity in the North of Scotland
Author: Matthew L. McDowell
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2024-09-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1036410684

For most people, surfing is associated with Hawaii, California, and Australia – with sun, sand, and scantily-clad bodies. However, after the Second World War, surfing also found a more unlikely home: the north coast of Scotland. In the 1960s and 1970s, the first people to surf the Pentland Firth’s world-class waves braved brutal weather conditions, poor (or no) wetsuits, and baffled locals. Equally as unlikely as surfing’s presence on the north coast was its first permanent community, founded amongst workers at a nuclear research facility with a notoriously poor safety record. This book discusses the existence and evolution of surfing in the region, from the 1960s to the present day. It does not, however, focus just on surfing: it also acts as a history of the region itself, and examines the possibilities and limits of surfing, sport, and activities like them being used as a means of reinventing communities. This book is therefore a valuable tool for historians, sport practitioners, and economic policymakers alike: what can surfing tell us about the modern Highlands and Islands, and indeed contemporary Scotland?

Under Lock & Skeleton Key

Under Lock & Skeleton Key
Author: Gigi Pandian
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2022-03-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 125080499X

"Wildly entertaining." —The New York Times Book Review A Lefty Nominee for Best Mystery Novel Known for her wonderfully addictive characters, multiple award-winning author Gigi Pandian introduces her newest heroine in this heartfelt series debut. Under Lock & Skeleton Key layers stunning architecture with mouthwatering food in an ode to classic locked-room mysteries that will leave readers enchanted. An impossible crime. A family legacy. The intrigue of hidden rooms and secret staircases. After a disastrous accident derails Tempest Raj’s career, and life, she heads back to her childhood home in California to comfort herself with her grandfather’s Indian home-cooked meals. Though she resists, every day brings her closer to the inevitable: working for her father’s company. Secret Staircase Construction specializes in bringing the magic of childhood to all by transforming clients’ homes with sliding bookcases, intricate locks, backyard treehouses, and hidden reading nooks. When Tempest visits her dad’s latest renovation project, her former stage double is discovered dead inside a wall that’s supposedly been sealed for more than a century. Fearing she was the intended victim, it’s up to Tempest to solve this seemingly impossible crime. But as she delves further into the mystery, Tempest can’t help but wonder if the Raj family curse that’s plagued her family for generations—something she used to swear didn’t exist—has finally come for her.

North Coast Journey

North Coast Journey
Author: Brigid Benson
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2018-09-06
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1788850726

Enjoy the local color and majestic scenery of the Scottish Highlands with this essential road trip guide along the scenic North Coast 500. Known as Scotland’s Route 66, the North Coast 500 takes travelers on a winding journey across northern Scotland’s breathtaking coastline. Acclaimed Scottish travel writer Brigid Benson guides you on a journey that begins in the charming city of Inverness, then weaves westward to the historic village of Applecross and up the Atlantic coast to the most northerly points in Britain before heading back to Inverness along the North Sea. In addition to stunning mountains, moors, lochs and beaches, the route also features exquisite towns and villages, castles, distilleries and breweries. Benson divides the route into manageable daily itineraries, suggesting where to discover history, observe wildlife, meet great local characters, shop at quirky stores, taste outstanding food, drink in friendly bars and cafes, and stand in awe of amazing sights. She also recommends campsites, inns and other places to stay, along with places to picnic, swim, surf, walk and stargaze. “For Scottish travel it doesn’t get better than North Coast Journey, an eco-friendly, common sensical, well-researched foray around the locale of the North Coast 500 and beyond.” —The Scotsman, UK

The Rough Guide to Great Britain (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to Great Britain (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 1318
Release: 2018-08-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 178919492X

Discover Rough Guides' home patch with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to tuck into a balti in Birmingham, get your thrills at Blackpool Pleasure Beach or tackle Scotland's majestic North Coast 500, The Rough Guide to Great Britain will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the medieval lanes of York or Bath's Georgian streets without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. -Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Britain's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed regional coverage- whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: London and the southeast; the Cotswolds; Bath, Bristol and the southwest; East Anglia; the Midlands and the Peak District; Leeds, Manchester and the northwest; Yorkshire; Newcastle and the northeast; Cardiff and South Wales; Snowdonia; Edinburgh and the Lothians; Glasgow and the Clyde; the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Attractions include: Hampton Court Palace; Oxford's colleges; the Eden Project; Manchester's Northern Quarter; Hadrian's Wall; the Lake District; Portmeirion; Welsh castles; Edinburgh Festival and the West Highland Railway. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals and events, sports and outdoor activities. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history and film, plus recommended books. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Great Britain.

Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada
Author: Benoit Prieur
Publisher: Ulysses Travel Guides
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2005-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 2894647239

With this Ulysses Travel Guide, discover Newfoundland's spectacular coastline, follow Nova Scotia's renowned Cabot Trail, travel across the Confederation Bridge to delightful Prince Edward Island and wonder at the world's highest tides in New Brunswick. Along the way, you'll discover charming fishing villages, beautiful beaches washed by warm waters, delectable seafood, and an Acadian culture that remains strong, despite the tragic history of its people. Book jacket.

Rhadan: (Dragon Rules #8)

Rhadan: (Dragon Rules #8)
Author: Tia Didmon
Publisher: Bold Butterfly Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2024-01-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

One click RHADAN and sink your teeth into this action-packed paranormal romance today! A blind druid. A desperate dragon. A final battle. When the dark mage plots to seize Tempest and obliterate the dragon species, Rhadan harnesses his enigmatic abilities to come to her rescue. But he has been awaiting his blind mate for centuries and has no intentions of letting her slip away. The sinister sorcerer has strategized for centuries, anticipating the return of the sacred temple, and knows Tempest is the only druid with the power to return it to the human realm. However, to safeguard the heart of druidic power, she must face a heart-wrenching choice. When the ultimate battle draws near, will she preserve our world's delicate balance, or bid farewell to a cherished friend? If you like the bite of the Reclaimed Dragons, Dragon Kings, and the Dragons of Mount Aterna series, then you’ll devour Tia Didmon’s sexy, imaginative series.

Red

Red
Author: Kate SeRine
Publisher: eKensington
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2012-12-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1601831404

Once upon a time, a spell went awry, stranding Make Believe characters in the ordinary world. Since then, Tess "Red" Little--a/k/a Little Red Riding Hood--has worked as an Enforcer for the Chicago branch of the Fairytale Management Authority. But, consider yourself warned--she's not just some waif with a basket of goodies. All grown up and with nothing to lose, a gun and combat boots is more her style. Red's new assignment threatens to be short on happily ever afters.