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The Highland games are one of the major historical traditions in Scotland. Spectacular events celebrating the history of Scotland in unique style and a major tourist attraction as well. In this audiobook, you will be introduced to the history and the main events of the Scottish Highland Games. All the favourites are included such as tossing the caber, hammer throw, athletics, and the whole spectacle.

I love Scotland. A beautiful, scenic country with much to recommend it to the tourist. And the history is a big part of that. And a huge contribution to the history of Scotland are the many magnificent castles throughout the land. I'm interested in both (history and castles) so what better way to illustrate that than a book about castles in Scotland. I've already written one which is available on Kindle and now here is Volume II for your enjoyment.

All the top castles are included – a few are listed below though twenty are included in my book. The truly magnificent Edinburgh Castle high above the city watching over it. The Royal connection at Balmoral and many more. Whether you are planning on a visit to Scotland or just have an interest in Scottish history then you should enjoy Castles in Scotland: A Travellers' Guide.

Here you have volumes I, II, and III of Castles in England, a Travelers' Guide combined in to a box set. It's a 60-castle tour in around 37,000 words. Inside you will hear about 60 of the most impressive and history-laden castles throughout England.

This is another book in my popular castles series. Here you have volume II of Castles in England, a Traveler's Guide. Twenty more of the most impressive and history-laden castles up and down the land for you to hear about and plan your visits. Each castle has its own fascinating history and tale to tell. That's in addition to being wonderful places to visit and explore. So here is information about another 20 of my personal favorite castles in England.

Since my childhood I have been intrigued by castles. It started after a family holiday to Scarborough and being taken to see the castle there. Magnificent things, centuries old. How did they build them way back then without the modern machinery and building techniques we have today? They are remarkable feats of architecture, design, building and magnificent in their purpose both military and governance.

Wales is some country. Beautiful, historic and with a tradition all of its own. A big part of that history and tradition are the many magnificent castles which can be found throughout Wales attracting visitors from all over the world. No visit is complete unless the traveler sees some of these castles. I am no exception - I love Wales and have personally visited many of the castles there. So I have put together this book to give you an introduction to 20 of my favorite Welsh castles.

Are you struggling to revise for exams or finding it tough to study for a degree or professional qualification? If so, this audiobook can help you. I have written it based on my own experiences of successfully gaining a challenging professional qualification after years away from a study-based environment. I used the same revision, study, and examination preparation techniques I have written about, so you can do the same.

Ever since I was a child growing up in England I have been fascinated by castles: their history, the part they have played in the development of England through the centuries, the magnificent architecture and feats of ancient engineering and construction. Not only that, castles are great places to visit for a day trip to learn more about them and see the spectacle.

We Brits get up to crazy things in our spare time. Want to be champion welly wanger? Or nettle eater, perhaps? You may be asking yourself: "Who would eat nettles? They sting, don't they?" Yes, nettles do sting. In this audiobook you will hear about some of the barking mad and wildly eccentric things we British get up to from time to time. You may not believe that some of the customs and traditions really exist.

Yorkshire. The biggest and best county in England. So much tradition and history. So many things to see and do. A good number of which you may not be familiar with. So let's put that right shall we? Please allow me, a natural born Yorkshireman, to show you why my home county is such a great place by introducing you to my personal selection of Yorkshire greatness including language, tradition, scenery, food culture, industry, and plenty more.

This book is based on my own experience of making the transition from the daily grind in to a fully-fledged and very happy home based worker. With home working/telecommuting being more and more attractive for those in jobs where it is suitable it is becoming a very popular option for both employers and employees as it can offer advantages to both. My book sets out how you can successfully become a happy home based employee, avoid that grinding, and expensive daily commute....

Here you have Abbeys in England: A Travellers' Guide. The abbey has a special place English history from both a religious and architectural standpoint. Fascinating ancient buildings put together hundreds of years ago arising to magnificent, spectacular status despite rudimentary building techniques at the time.

This is Volume III of Barking Mad British Traditions and Sports. Volumes I and II have been well received so I thought I'd write another follow-up with this third volume in the series. I hope you will be glad I have. Inside you will hear about 20 more of the most crazy, silly, and of course, barking mad things we British do to have a bit of fun and keep ourselves occupied. We are known for our eccentricity - here's some proof!

The Yorkshire coast is one of the most beautiful and varied stretches of coast anywhere in England. So many places to see and things to do from the traditional resort to the wild and windswept cliff tops and amazing natural beauty. Let me be your tour guide as we journey along the Yorkshire coast from Spurn Point to Staithes and points in between.

Inside you have the story of my Toronto adventure giving that retrospective look back at visiting such places as the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Fort York, Niagara Falls and other places together with a bit of a look at how things may have changed since.

Life was simpler back then in many ways: there was no Internet, no smartphones, no Twitter, no Facebook, no social media, no games consoles. At home and at school, you made your own fun using your imagination.

In days gone by, the good old English pub was a much different beast than it is today. A wide variety of pub-based games were played and inter-pub competition was very popular. However, with the passing of time and the advent of the Internet, the traditional pub games scene is on the wane.

How do you pick the right dog for you, how do you prepare your home to welcome your new best pal, how do you start to train them? It's exciting to have your first dog - though daunting at the same time. I've been where you are now, so based on my experience when I got my first dog, I have written this audiobook to help other first time dog owners or those thinking of getting in to ownership for the first time. I hope you find it helpful and informative.

Internet security is a big deal, so it is important that you are on top of it. This may be a particular worry if you are a parent worried about what the children are getting up to online, and how you can educate and protect them. In this audiobook, we look at all sorts of hints, tips, and advice any parent should know and can use to minimise the risks. Any parent with children using the internet should find this audio helpful.