John Brown: 204 books

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...

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...

Modern day Bath is a joyous collection of stunning architecture, tasteful hotels and shops, good restaurants and enchanting countryside. It’s small wonder then, that along with Edinburgh and York, this city is one of the top three destinations for visiting Americans  The newly re-furbished...

In my misguided imagination, I had pictured Scarborough to be no more than a steep cliff overlooking a pleasant bay, with a couple of streets of neat houses that led to open countryside. Scarborough is in reality, very extensive, with row upon row of very tidy, yellow-brick, Victorian and Edwardian...

Dog Separation Anxiety is a treasure of ideas on how to keep your dog busy in your absence. You will learn how to determine if your dog is having separation anxiety or just misbehaving. The book will help you treat your dog's separation anxiety in no time by following easy to implement series of...

Are you ready to travel but dont know where to start? Many people have a passion for travel and adventure but dont have the necessary knowledge to get started and get going! This book can help people who have problems with money, motivation, planning and eveyday skills that make travelling...

Brighton & Hove, as it is  now formally known, has undergone many physical and cultural changes since its Regency hey-days. Although many of the wonderful white, bow-fronted Nash properties remain, and Brighton property prices have held up through these difficult times, the social mix of...

From its stunning Cathedral, to its majestic Georgian squares and mansion houses. Norwich today, has an easy and relaxed atmosphere, not least because it is very car-free. In fact, Norwich was one of the first places in the UK to introduce pedestrian shopping areas (the first one in the mid 1960s)....

Of all the places I have covered in these UK guides, Canterbury is probably one of the most unusual. Unlike York or Chester, where there appears to be a set area of conservation and pedestrian access  surrounded by a ring road, thus, somehow clearly defining its boundaries Canterbury is very...

This ambitious work provides a unique statement on the question of place-based activism and its relationship to powerful forces of international capital. Arguing that specific places around the world are sites for the defense and enhancement of daily life in the context of rapidly expanding global...

The rules for swimming are simple: Rule #1: There is no lifeguard on duty. Since her mom died three years ago, nineteen-year-old Zosia Easton's been treading water. Living at home. Community college. Same old Saturday nights. So when her father breaks the news he's taken a job transfer-and...

What happens to a person left destitute with none of lifes normal chattels. Without property, clothes on their back, no money and alone, burned, broken and naked in the desert. Nineteen year old Paula Smythe faces such a world. All that is left her is an indomitable will and spirit to find a way back...

Almost everybody has said or shown through their actions that they are not where they want to be in life, and that they need some direction. People are hurting, and they are looking for answers. Instead of living empowered lives, most of us live in some form of defeat, at least in one area of our...

Dining Roulette: The Truth about Restaurants from the Inside Out is essential reading for every foodie, restaurant goer, and restaurant owner and manager. It reveals the secrets, tips, and industry information needed to establish and maintain a successful business, and gives practical, prescriptive...